The Perils of Perfectionism CPD Interactive Webinar

What is perfectionism? This interactive webinar will focus on:

• Contextualising Perfectionism 
• Developmental Origins of Perfectionism 
• Perfectionism and a Motivational Climate  
• Perfectionism and Pedagogy  

The webinar will reference the work of key academic researchers including the work of Dr Brené Brown.  

Aims

The aims of this webinar are:

• To facilitate critical discussion on the following topics :
  • Is perfectionism a positive behaviour/trait? 
  • How does the dance teacher potential to encounter/nurture perfectionist tendencies/behaviours, and how might teachers unconsciously nurture perfectionist tendencies?  
  • How can the dance teacher create a positive, healthy, motivational environment?
• To facilitate a solution focused approach to identifying practical small/medium/long term goals that will enhance your pedagogical practice and make a difference (tangible takeaway’s). 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the webinar, participants will have an increased understanding of:

• Perfectionist Strivings,
• Adaptive and Maladaptive Perfectionist Tendencies, and
• Relationship between Pedagogy and Perfectionism 

Date and Time

28 June 2026, 10am – 1pm BST

This webinar will not be recorded due to the interactive nature of the session (group tasks and discussions).

If you are joining the webinar from outside of the UK, please check your time zone against BST (British Summer Time).

Platform

This activity will be hosted on Zoom. You will be sent details of how to join the activity within five working days prior to the start date.

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