Join us for our first Connecting Counselors event of 2026.
Topic: Performing Under Perfectionism - Helping Students Thrive Alongside Expectations
This will be a panel discussion around practical strategies for school counselors to support students and parents.
This is an in-person event taking place at The LightHouse Arabia. It is for school counselors, educators and mental health professionals working in a school setting.
Overview:
Perfectionism and pressure are increasingly impacting students’ wellbeing and academic performance. School counselors are often at the frontline of helping students cope with these challenges — while managing parental expectations that may unintentionally add stress. This panel discussion will provide practical, evidence-based strategies that you can implement immediately in your school counseling practice.
Key takeaways:
- Learn how to recognize perfectionism early and spot the warning signs in students.
- Be able to support students with confidence, by learning practical exercises to reduce fear of failure and build resilience, self-compassion, and self-belief.
- Discover phrases and empowering language that can be used to create safety and motivation in school, without reinforcing pressure.
- Gain strategies to work constructively with high-expectation parents and families, while protecting student wellbeing.
Date: Thursday, 29th January, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Cost: Free-of-charge
Our Panelists:
Dr. Scott Whitfield, Sport & Exercise Psychologist & Performance Coach
Christine Kritzas, Psychologist
Facilitated by: Dr. Daniela Salazar, Clinical Psychologist & Education Director
Facilitated by
Dr. Daniela Salazar
Dr. Daniela Salazar
Clinical Psychologist
Christine Kritzas
Christine Kritzas
Psychologist
