28 Apr PD_Imperfectly Perfect

Perfectionism is the striving for ​ (a)   and setting extremely​ ​ (b)   standards for performance, accompanied by a tendency to​ ​ (c)   one's ​​ (d)   on the ability to achieve those standards.

• excellence
• high
• evaluate
• self-worth
• results
• low
• criticize
• self-image

Perfectionism can be dualistic. What are the 2 features that make the dualistic nature of perfectionism?

b

c

Evaluative Concerns

Empathetic Concerns

Perfectionistic Struggling

Perfectionistic Striving

What are some observable signs of students struggling with Perfectionistic Tendencies?

• Being critical of others

• Chronic procrastination

• Resistance to try new things

• Tendency to get highly anxious about making mistakes

Answer explanation

All forms of perfectionism is unhealthy.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

What do you think are some expectations that our students face and internalize?

When supporting students with perfectionistic tendencies, it is important for teachers to create a safe space for conversations. Tick the ways teachers can create this safe space.

• Look out for positive things about the students.

• Being aware of own emotions when responding.

• Being sensitive to feelings and responses of student.

• Advising students to not be too hard on themselves

The 4R Strategy can be used to guide students in calibrating their expectations. Match the different steps of the strategy to what can be done.

• Step 4: Reconnect

• Guide students to remember the expectation they had when they experienced uncomfortable emotions.

• Step 2: Rationalise

• Encourage students to care for self and connect with others.

• Step 3: Replace

• Guide students to change the critical voice with a self-compassionate statement.

• Step 1: Recall

• Encourage students to check assumptions they had.