Treating Perfectionism Using Internet-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy

"A standardized evidence-based treatment manual based on cognitive behavior therapy, developed specifically for targeting perfectionism (Egan et al., 2016). Includes the following components: 1) providing psychoeducation about perfectionism and creating an individualized conceptualization 2) broadening the domains for self-evaluation 3) testing out beliefs and predictions, and 4) addressing personal standards and self-criticism.~Week 1: Understanding your perfectionism.~Week 2: Your own model, values, and motivation.~Week 3: Surveys and experiments.~Week 4: Dealing with perfectionistic behaviors.~Week 5: New ways of thinking.~Week 6: Self-criticism and self-compassion.~Week 7: Self-worth.~Week 8: Maintain and continue positive change."

"A standardized evidence-based treatment manual based on cognitive behavior therapy, developed to target the shared emotional factors in depression and anxiety disorders (Ellard et al., 2010). Fundamental to this approach is to register and become more aware of the emotions, cognitions, and physical sensations that occur in difficult situation, and to try out more adaptive ways of coping in these instances.~Week 1: Emotional symptoms.~Week 2: Understanding your emotions.~Week 3: Emotional awareness.~Week 4: Thoughts.~Week 5: Behaviors.~Week 6: Emotional exposure.~Week 7: Continued emotional exposure.~Week 8: Planning ahead."