#10 Overcoming Perfectionism Paralysis – Real Therapy Session Part 3 of 4 w/ Dr. Michelle Witkin, Psychologist
This is the third episode of a four-part series that follows the progress of patient “Liz”. This episode features a consultation about “Liz” with Dr. Michelle Witkin, a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. Dr. Maggie and Dr. Michelle discuss perfectionism and how it can cause procrastination, indecision, and anxiety around treatment. They also discuss shame as a barrier to treatment, and the healing powers of self-compassion.
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2:04 Procrastination doesn’t mean you’re lazy
5:11 Overcoming paralyzing perfectionism
11:19 Confronting the false feeling that your discomfort will never go away
17:06 How shame gets in the way of healing
20:52 The dangers of emotional perfectionism and judging your process
22:43- What is shame? What does it feel like?
24:56 How to cultivate self-compassion
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