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Freedom from Perfection: An ACT Worksheet

This worksheet includes 7 practical Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exercises to help clients recognize and challenge perfectionist thoughts.

Last updated: November 2025

Freedom from Perfection: An ACT Worksheet

With this resource, you’ll learn how to:

  • Empower your client to recognize perfectionist patterns

  • Support them in labeling and defusing perfectionist thoughts

  • Assist them in experimenting with new, value-based behaviors

Created by clinician educators who understand both the therapeutic framework and the realities of session time constraints, this multi-page ACT worksheet guides clients through systematic exploration of their perfectionist patterns while building skills in psychological flexibility. The format allows clients to work independently while providing you with valuable insights into their internal experiences and readiness for change.

Written by

Drs. Jill Krahwinkel-Bower and Jamie Bower

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