Perfectionism: A Theoretical & Clinical Overview
Friday 2nd May 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
What exactly is meant when we label ourselves or someone we know a perfectionist? It is a good to be this way? Or are you setting yourself up for failure? Can a performance psychologist or a other performance-related practitioner help you if you’re a perfectionist? These questions have become more relevant in recent years for music students and professionals who suffer with clinical or maladaptive forms of perfectionism, especially given the strong association between perfectionism and music performance anxiety.
In this short course, you will learn how perfectionism is defined according to popular models in clinical psychology, and whether it is maladaptive or adaptive. You will also learn how perfectionism impacts on music performance anxiety, in addition to other areas of importance for performing musicians, like work-related stress and burnout, and procrastination with one’s practice. Lastly, you will learn how two popular coaching models (Acceptance and Commitment Training, Compassion Focused Coaching) are used to conceptualize and treat maladaptive forms of perfectionism, and concrete skills from both models will be shared so you can implement them into your daily practice immediately.
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
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📜 Certificate of attendance available
Dr David Juncos
David Juncos, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, lecturer, performance coach, author, and music performance researcher based in Philadelphia, PA. He has 20 years of experience in treating a variety of clinical problems, including anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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