patterns and interpersonal dynamics underlying and maintaining perfectionism. According to research by Hewitt et al. (2015), this form of treatment is associated with long-lasting reductions in both perfectionism and associated distress. Exposure and response prevention (ERP) Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is also employed by psychologists in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, including perfectionism. This form of therapy is premised on encouraging individuals to stop their perfectionistic behavior in tasks that they would normally pursue toward perfection. Over time, anxiety may decrease as the person finds that there are no major consequences of completing particular tasks imperfectly. Acceptance-based behavior therapy (ABBT) Acceptance-based behavior therapy (ABBT) was demonstrated to have a major contribution to treat perfectionism from increasing awareness, increasing acceptance, and living a meaningful life. These practices were shown to help reduce anxiety, depression, and social phobia. This approach has been shown to be effective six months post to the therapy. See also Cognitive-behavioral therapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder Perfect is the enemy of good Satisficing Self-acceptance Self-compassion References Further reading Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., & Mikail, S. F. (2017). Perfectionism: A relational approach to conceptualization, assessment, and treatment. New York: Guilford Publications. Shaw, Daniel (2013). Traumatic Narcissism: Relational Systems of Subjugation. Routledge Curran, T. & Hill, A. P. (2017). Perfectionism Is Increasing, and That’s Not Good News. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved 2 March 2022. Petersen, Sigrid Z. (2020). Perfectionism’s Relationship with Higher Education Students’ Help-Seeking: A Literature Review. Master thesis, University of Oslo External links Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse at TED Power of Shame at TED Seeking Perfection BBC Science and Nature Anxiety Personality traits Narcissism