Never good enough: Therapist perfectionism (with Kate Christie)

Do you feel like you'll never be a 'good enough' therapist? Do you over-prepare for sessions, or procrastinate on reports? You might be a perfectionist. Today on Mental Work, Bron is joined by Kate Christie (Psychologist in schools and private practice) to unpack perfectionism among therapists. They touch on 👉🏽 The role that perfectionism plays in burnout 👉🏻 How perfectionism shows up in the therapy room 👉 The benefits of perfectionism 👉🏿 Practical tips for reducing the downsides of perfectionism in our work. Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins. THE END BITS Love the podcast? Keep it alive by joining our Patreon for $2 a month 😎 Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee! ☕ Email Bron at [email protected] Facebook / Instagram / Website / Apply to be a guest LINKS Kate's practice: https://www.change-rooms.com.au/kate-christie/  CREDITS Producer: Michael EnglishMusic: HomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.