# Perfectionism by Lisa Van Gemert (Paperback)

**The Definitive Practical Guide to Managing Perfectionism**

For perfectionists of all types, whether children or adults, this practical guide explains myths about perfectionism and provides a new paradigm with practical steps to turn the negative into positive, build resilience, and develop optimism.

**For Parents, Teachers, and Even Young Readers**

Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or even a tween or teen, this readable book will guide you through the maze and struggle of perfectionism, helping you implement the strategies that will work for you.

**Research-based, Everyday Life Approved**

_Perfectionism_ translates the research on goal setting, perseverance, mindset, and habits into tips and hacks for taming the perfectionist in all of us.

**Legacy Award Winner**

_Perfectionism_ is the winner of the 2018 TAGT Legacy Award for the best book for parents of the gifted.

**About the Author**

Lisa Van Gemert is an educator, widely-known speaker, and the former Youth and Education Ambassador for Mensa. An expert in the care and feeding of gifted children, she shares her expertise on her website, giftedguru.com.

**What Others Are Saying**

_"Finally, a book on perfectionism that delivers on its promise of managing the "never good enough" lives ... highly-readable and engaging ... marries theory and practice with exquisite clarity ... sound advice."_

\- James R. Delisle, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired), Kent State University. Co-author of _When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers_ and 19 other books.

_"Packed with practical ideas parents and teachers can readily implement to help those struggling with perfectionism, this book is the PERFECT resource to help adults teach and model happy imperfection."_

\- Ed Amend, Psy.D., Clinical psychologist and former Board member, Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted

_"Who better to write a book about perfectionism than a recovering perfectionist? Invaluable new insights on perfectionism ... a must-read for parents and teachers struggling to understand the young perfectionists in their lives."_

\- Lisa Conrad, Owner, Gifted Parenting Support, and Moderator of Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT on Twitter.

_"Lisa Van Gemert is your guide out of Perfectionland! She gives inspiration and a roadmap for a life filled with joy, while still pursuing your personal best. The stories and strategies in these pages can literally transform lives."_

\- Dan Peters, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of Summit Center, and author of _Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child's Fears_ and related books.

_"I wish I had known these strategies in raising my own highly capable children. Full of commonsense advice for parents and teachers, and a good helping of humor, the logical strategies will be easy to try at home and at school."_

\- Jane Hesslein, M.A., Humanities teacher, Seattle Country Day School and former Board member, Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted

## Details

- **Price:** 10.75 GBP
- **Vendor:** Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- **Type:** Self Help
- **Tags:** All Books, Self Help

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