It is normal and healthy to want to achieve, to excel in what your passions. What is unhealthy is the constant quest for perfection in all areas of your life. There are numerous ways to transition from maladaptive to adaptive perfectionism, including physical approaches -- from relaxation strategies to psychological strategies.

Alice D. Domar, PhD is a pioneer in the application of mind/body medicine. Her research focuses on creating innovative programs to help decrease physical and psychological symptoms associated with stress.

She is the Executive Director of the Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health and an associate professor a tHarvard Medical School. She is a practicing psychologist, specializing in cognitive-behavior therapy with individuals and couples. She is a senior staff psychologist in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She did her post-doctoral training at Deaconess Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, and Children's Hospital all in Boston.


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