by Brené Brown · 2010
Research on wholehearted living, letting go of perfectionism, and cultivating self-worth.
Best for: Clients experiencing burnout driven by perfectionism and the need for external validation.
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Research on wholehearted living, letting go of perfectionism, and cultivating self-worth.
Brown's work is about letting go of who we think we should be and embracing our worth as we are. It resonates with clients caught in shame and perfectionism.
Best for: Clients experiencing burnout driven by perfectionism and the need for external validation.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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