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DATE: August 17, 2026
SOURCE: SOCIALWORKER.COM

TITLE: Perfectionism in Social Work: How It Shows Up and How To Let It Go

URL: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/perfectionism-social-work-how-it-shows-up-how-to-let-go/

In a profession built on relationships, authenticity and self-compassion will always take us further than perfection. When our goal becomes avoiding mistakes, we risk becoming more focused on protecting ourselves than connecting with clients.

URL: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/perfectionism-social-work-how-it-shows-up-how-to-let-go/

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DATE: August 17, 2026
SOURCE: SOCIALWORKER.COM

TITLE: Perfectionism in Social Work: How It Shows Up and How To Let It Go

URL: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/perfectionism-social-work-how-it-shows-up-how-to-let-go/

In a profession built on relationships, authenticity and self-compassion will always take us further than perfection. When our goal becomes avoiding mistakes, we risk becoming more focused on protecting ourselves than connecting with clients.

URL: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/perfectionism-social-work-how-it-shows-up-how-to-let-go/

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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #PerfectionismInSocialWork #AuthenticityInHelp #SelfCompassion #SocialWorkRelationships #LettingGoOfPerfection #ClientConnection #ProfessionalWellbeing #BoundariesInCare #MistakesAsLearning #RelationalPractice

DATE: August 17, 2026
SOURCE: SOCIALWORKER.COM

TITLE: Perfectionism in Social Work: How It Shows Up and How To Let It Go

URL: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/perfectionism-social-work-how-it-shows-up-how-to-let-go/

In a profession built on relationships, authenticity and self-compassion will always take us further than perfection. When our goal becomes avoiding mistakes, we risk becoming more focused on protecting ourselves than connecting with clients.

URL: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/perfectionism-social-work-how-it-shows-up-how-to-let-go/

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Private, vetted email list for mental health professionals: https://www.clinicians-exchange.org

Unofficial Psychology Today Xitter to toot feed at Psych Today Unofficial Bot @PTUnofficialBot

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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #PerfectionismInSocialWork #AuthenticityInHelp #SelfCompassion #SocialWorkRelationships #LettingGoOfPerfection #ClientConnection #ProfessionalWellbeing #BoundariesInCare #MistakesAsLearning #RelationalPractice