Acceptance and Commitment Therapy CEU | Friday, November 1st: 12:30-1:30pm at The Anxiety Center at Renew of Olathe | 11695 S. Blackbob | Olathe, KS 66062

Presented by Kori Hintz-Bohn, LCPC, Founder and Executive Director of The Anxiety Center at Renew Counseling

Perfectionism: what seems a strength can actually have devastating consequences on one’s quality of life. As a recovering perfectionist, I lived many shame-filled years of not meeting the marks I set for myself in relationships, school, work, my appearance, and the environment around me. I thought if I just tried harder, was a little more perfect, then I would be good enough. Then I would be happy. My perfectionism was compounded by anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder.

As a clinician, I have seen how perfection impacts many wonderful individuals who have so much going for them. Often, perfectionism and anxiety go hand in hand. As a recovered perfectionist, I enjoy giving clients hope that they do not have to continue to live under the prison walls they feel trapped in. The first step is understanding if you are a perfectionist, and if so, how does it manifest in your life? We will also learn how perfectionism is impacting your quality of life. We cannot change what we do not acknowledge.

Whether you are a clinician or not, this talk will help you identify perfectionism and how you can shift to living in excellence, living with self-compassion, and recognizing the beauty of mistakes.