by Rachel Thornton | Apr 3, 2026 | Perfectionism
I recently did a podcast on perfectionism and the host happened to ask what this might look like in children and how to help them challenge perfectionism (you can find the episode here). I was reminded how pivotal our language is with children and how we can...
by Rachel Thornton | Apr 3, 2026 | Perfectionism
What is perfectionism? What are the signs? Perfectionism can manifest in a variety of ways. With this, it’s not easily diagnosed into one area. Perfectionism is not a diagnosis in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). However, it shows...
by Rachel Thornton | Apr 1, 2026 | Anxiety, ODC - Scrupulosity, Perfectionism, Relationships, Trauma
One of the most common questions I get as a therapist is what resources people can turn to outside of the therapy office. I can’t explain how beneficial an individual’s change or healing journey is when they incorporate outside resources to the therapy...
