Mental Health Matters at 79° West: The High Cost of Perfectionism

Mental Health Matters at 79° West
Open to the Public | 1.0 CE Hour Available

Perfectionism is often praised as discipline, ambition, or high standards. But beneath the surface, it can carry a significant emotional cost.

This talk explores how perfectionism can shape self-worth, increase pressure, and quietly erode well-being. Participants will examine the relationship between performance, internal criticism, fear of failure, and the difficulty many people have in feeling “good enough” even when they appear successful from the outside.

Designed to be accessible to the general public while still clinically relevant, this presentation offers a thoughtful look at the hidden burden of perfectionism and the ways it can affect mood, relationships, and daily functioning.

Presented by Danny Eller, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Owner, Eller Therapy & Counseling PLLC

1.0 CE hour available for clinicians

Participants seeking CE credit must attend the full session and complete a course evaluation.

• Members of the public interested in mental health and personal growth
• Clinicians seeking a concise, meaningful continuing education opportunity
• Professionals interested in the impact of perfectionism on stress, identity, and emotional health

By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

• Describe common emotional and behavioral costs associated with perfectionism
• Differentiate healthy striving from perfectionism tied to self-worth
• Recognize how performance pressure can affect mood, identity, and relationships
• Identify practical ways to think more flexibly about achievement and self-evaluation

Advance registration is encouraged. Seating may be limited.

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Host or Publisher Eller Therapy & Counseling PLLC