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Margaret Robinson Rutherford

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in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, The United States

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I have been a psychologist in private practice for over thirty years. I began writing online in 2012, and my book, entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression, was published in English in 2019, and since has been translated into 13 different languages.

My 2023 TEDx on the subject has been viewed by 2.3 Million people! That's how important it is for us to understand that not all depression looks the same!

Now there's a workbook available! The Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook! Also published by New Harbinger, it's a stand-alone workbook where I help you focus on what you want to keep about your very tight control over your life and your perfectionism, and what you might want an ...more

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	Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression 3.84 avg rating — 654 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression by Margaret Robinson Rutherford (Goodreads Author), Kimberley Quinlan (Foreword) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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In this episode, Dr. Margaret talks with Dr. Tara Cousineau about perfectionism and "befriending your inner critic."

My guest today, Dr. Tara Cousineau, is an expert on perfectionism's treatment. She's a clinical psychologist, as well as a yogi and mom. And she's a staff psychologist at Harvard's Counseling and Mental Health Services. There are certainly a lot of perfectionists there. She's written

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Margaret Robinson Rutherford wrote a new blog post 494 SelfWork: Masterclass: Befriending Your Inner Critic with Dr. Tara Cousineau In this episode, Dr. Margaret talks with Dr. Tara Cousineau about perfectionism and "befriending your inner critic."My guest today, Dr. Tara Cousineau Read more of this blog post »
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Margaret Rutherford made a comment on Beth’s review of Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression " I'm delighted to hear that Beth... thank you so much! ...more "
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Margaret Rutherford liked Beth's review of Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression: "This book was so refreshing and eye-opening. Not all forms of depression (or anxiety, for that matter) look like the stereotypical version, and that lack of awareness means that many people live in invisible pain. I liked how this book walked through" Read more of this review »
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Margaret Rutherford made a comment on Bella’s review of Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression " I'm so delighted to hear that Bella... thank you! ...more "
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Margaret Rutherford liked Bella's review of Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the Ten Traits of Perfectionism That Mask Your Depression: "This workbook is helpful for those working on their perfectionism and the depression it brings. I loved how this book allowed me to have a safe space to feel these emotions and be mindful of how I behave. Overall, I will be purchasing this book when " Read more of this review »
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