Overcoming Perfectionism: CBT Tools for Mastering the Art of Self-Acceptance

Perfectionism often masquerades as high standards—but underneath it lies a painful cycle of self-criticism, anxiety, fear of failure, and emotional burnout. In this powerful training, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt reveal how to break that cycle using evidence-based CBT techniques that work fast and go deep. Watch real therapy footage of a psychiatrist’s transformation—from believing she was a fraud to embracing self-compassion, joy, and restful sleep. This 2-hour webinar offers practical, immediately usable tools that you can apply with clients—and yourself.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The hidden beliefs that drive perfectionism (e.g., “I am my achievements”)

✅ How to melt resistance using Positive Reframing

✅ CBT tools like Cost-Benefit Analysis, Externalization of Voices, and Feared Fantasy

✅ How to turn inner criticism into self-acceptance and emotional freedom

✅ A front-row seat to real, raw therapy moments and breakthroughs Designed for therapists, mental health professionals, and anyone who struggles with perfectionism. Whether you're working with clients or on your own growth, these tools can help you break free from the inner critic and reconnect with your authentic self.

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