It's hard for teens to be happy when they've created a very narrow window of what defines success.

The goal of this helpful book is to encourage teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who they are just as they are, not for what they do or accomplish. Finding a balance between work and play is key. Challenging perfectionism is about the pursuit of happiness.

When teens can recognize that perfectionism is a disadvantage, they can become motivated to do something about it. For many, it may just be shifting the perfectionism a bit to land in a more positive place. It might be about deciding when and where to be slightly perfectionistic, when and where they can let go of high standards and all-or-nothing thinking, and when it's okay to simply do a "good enough" job on something.




About the Author

Bonnie Zucker, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice. She received her undergraduate degree from George Washington University, her master's degree from the University of Baltimore, and her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Dr. Zucker specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and is the author of Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death, Anxiety-Free Kids,Take Control of OCD, and co-author of Resilience Builder Program for Children & Adolescents and two relaxation CDs. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland. Visit bonniezucker.com.

Reviews
Zucker's real-world experience treating people who struggle with these issues is reflected in her ability to engage with her readers. Solid advice for teens in need. * Kirkus Reviews *



Book Information
ISBN 9781433837036
Author Bonnie Zucker
Format Hardback
Page Count 248
Imprint Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
Publisher American Psychological Association