Perfectionism Burnout
Inner-child Work for Perfectionism
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Perfectionism often comes from a younger part of you who learned:
• “I must get it right to be safe.”
• “I can’t make mistakes.”
• “I need to be strong.”
• “I must not let anyone down.”
In therapy, we gently meet these younger parts with compassion rather than pressure.
We explore:
• What that child needed but didn’t receive
• How they learned to cope by being perfect
• The fears they still carry
• The longing for rest, play, and acceptance
Inner‑child work helps soften the emotional roots of perfectionism, allowing you to feel safe enough to be human, not flawless.
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