Perfectionism and Anxiety: Helping Your Child Cope with Pressure and Fear of Failure Perfectionism and Anxiety in Kids | Parent Webinar

Many children and teens today feel intense pressure to succeed—academically, socially, and in extracurricular activities. While striving for excellence can be positive, perfectionism often fuels anxiety, self-criticism, and avoidance.

In this parent-focused webinar, Serafin Craig, LCSW, Director of Parent Services, will explore how perfectionism shows up in children and adolescents, how it connects to anxiety, and what parents can do to help. You’ll learn practical strategies to support your child in managing high expectations, building resilience, and developing a healthier relationship with mistakes and setbacks.

Learning Objectives

Identify signs of perfectionism in their child and understand how it contributes to anxiety and avoidance.
Understand the connection between perfectionism, fear of failure, and self-criticism.
Apply practical strategies to help their child manage pressure, tolerate mistakes, and build resilience.

Serafin Craig, LCSW

Director of Parent Services/Staff Clinician, Anxiety Institute

BA, Colgate University // MAT, Connecticut College // MSW, Rutgers University

Serafin Craig is a licensed clinical social worker and middle and high school teacher with over 20 years of experience treating adolescents and their families who suffer with anxiety and depression. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University with a specialization in promoting child and adolescent well-being. Serafin also earned her Master’s in Teaching from Connecticut College.

She strives to guide adolescents and their families toward success. When adolescents work to determine their values and goals, they often experience distress from fear of failure or may feel overwhelmed by choices. This can add concerns for parents as well. Sera’s experience gives her the necessary competence to guide adolescents and families through this challenging growth period. Sera believes all adolescents and their families can live a fearless, tenacious life.

Sera has training in various evidence-based treatments, including; SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), SPACE-ARFID: Parent-Based Treatment for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, SPACE-FTL: Parent-Based Treatment for Highly Dependent Adult Children, Cognitive Behavioral Training, Motivational Interviewing, and Nurtured Heart Training.

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Many children and teens today feel intense pressure to succeed—academically, socially, and in extracurricular activities. While striving for excellence can be positive, perfectionism often fuels anxiety, self-criticism, and avoidance.

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Serafin Craig, LCSW

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