Maladaptive perfectionism drives client drop-off. The 2025 self-compassion and MCP research points to a coachable, non-clinical framework that keeps high-effort clients engaged when their week doesn't go perfectly.
The deload paradox: why your best clients quit during easy weeks. 2024 research from Coleman et al., Bell, and Pancar plus behavioral science on how to coach through it.
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