Facing the Holidays as a Perfectionist

The holidays are stressful for many, if not most people.  It is my busiest time, and I’m sure a lot of therapists would say the same.  When people have issues of shame and perfectionism, and the other issues that go with them, they have some extra stresses that can maybe be avoided.  Perfectionists have good intentions, and this can inadvertently make them exhausted and feeling very badly when dealing with holidays.

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