Books and Publications
Dr. Mikail’s books and select research articles
Books
Here is a list of books co-authored by Dr. Mikail
Perfectionism: A Relational Approach to Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment.
Available in English
Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., & Mikail, S. F. (2017)
Perfectionism: A Relational Approach to Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment. Available in Italian.
Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., & Mikail, S. F. (2017)
Perfectionism: A Relational Approach to Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment. Available in Russian.
Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., & Mikail, S. F. (2017)
Group Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., & Mikail, S. F. (2020)
Selected Publications
Mikail, S.F., Legendre, V., Bellows, C. (2025). Assessment and management of disability due to mental disorders: the importance of a shared understanding by insurers and practitioners. Canadian Family Physician, 71(3), 182-183. e54-e55; DOI: https://doi.org/10.46747/cfp.7103e54
Kealy, D., Hewitt, P.L., Sochting, I, Mikail, S.F., Smith, M.M., Flett, G.L., Ge, S., Kristen, A., & Giannone, Z. (2024). A comparison of the effect of two types of brief psychodynamic group therapy on perfectionism-related attitudes, self-relatedness, and self-esteem. Psychotherapy Research. 1-18, https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2024.2308141
Ge, S., Hewitt, P.L., Mikail, S.F., Flett, G.L., Kealy, D. (2024). Pathological narcissism’s impact on psychodynamic group therapy for perfectionism. Psychotherapy, 61(3), 234-240.
Hewitt, P.L., Ge., S., Smith, M.M., Flett, G.L., Cheli, S., Molnar, D.S., Ko, A., Mikail, S.F., & Lang, T. (2024). Automatic self recriminations: Development and validation of a measure of self-condemnatory internal dialogue. Journal of Personality Assessment, 106(5), 638-650.
Hewitt, P.L, Kealy D., Mikail, S.F., Smith, M.M., Chen, C., Sochting, I., Ge, S., Tasca, G., Flett, G., & Ko, A. (2023). The efficacy of group psychotherapy for adults with perfectionism: A randomized controlled trial of dynamic relational vs. psychodynamic supportive treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 91(1), 29-42, https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000787.
Mikail, S.F., Hewitt, P.L., Flett, G.L. & Ge, S. (2022). Group dynamic-relational therapy for perfectionism. Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process, and Outcome, 25(3), 249-257.
Hewitt, P.L., Chen, C., Smith, M.M., Zhang, L., Habke, M., Flett, G.L., & Mikail, S.F. (2021). Patient perfectionism and clinician impression formation during an initial interview. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 94(1), 45-62.
Hewitt, P.L., Mikail, S.F., Dang, S.S., Kealy, D., & Flett, G.L. (2020). Dynamic-relational treatment of perfectionism: An illustrative case study. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76, 2028-2040.
Garceau, C., Chyurlia, L., Baldwin, D., Boritz, T., Hewitt, P.L., Kealy, D., Sochting, I., Mikail, S.F., & Tasca, G.A. (2021). Applying the Rupture Resolution Rating System (3RS) to group therapy: An evidence-based case study. Group Dynamics, 25, 89-105.
Hewitt, P.L., Chen, C., Smith, MS., Zhang, L., Habke, M., Flett, G.L., & Mikail, S.F. (2021). Patient Perfectionism and Therapist Impressions Following an Initial Clinical Interview. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 94(1), 45-62.
Hewitt, P. L., Qiu, T., Flynn, C. A., Flett, G. L., Wiebe, S. A., Tasca, G. A., & Mikail, S. F. (2020). Dynamic-Relational Group Treatment for Perfectionism: Informant Ratings of Patient Change. Psychotherapy, 57(2), 197-205.
Mikail, S.F., & Nicholson, I.R. (2019). The national summit on the future of professional psychology training: Overview and recommendations. Canadian Psychology, 60(4), 228-241.
Mikail, S.F. & Nicholson, I.R. (2019). A vision-based future for Canadian professional psychology training. Psynopsis, 41(1), 4-5.
Lo Coco, G., Tasca, G.A., Hewitt, P.L., Mikail, S.F., & Kivlighan, D.M. (2019). Ruptures and Repairs of Group Therapy Alliance. An Untold story in Psychotherapy Research. Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process and Outcome 22, 58-70.
Cheek, J., Kealy, D., Hewitt, P.L., Mikail, S.F., Flett, G.L., Ko, A., Jia, M. (2018). Addressing the complexity of perfectionism in clinical practice. Psychodynamic Psychiatry, 46(4), 257-489
Hewitt, P.L., Mikail, S.F., Flett, G.L., & Dang, S.S. (2018). Specific Formulation Feedback in Dynamic-Relational Group Psychotherapy of Perfectionism. Psychotherapy, 55(2), 179-185.
Mikail, S.F., & Wilson, K.G. (2016). Medical assistance in dying: The role of psychology. Psynopsis, 38(4), 8-9.
Hewitt, P.L, Mikail, S.F., Flett, G.L., Tasca, G.A., & Flynn, C.A. (2015). Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy for Perfectionism: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Short-Term Treatment. Psychotherapy, 52(2), 205-217.
Mikail, S.F. (2014). Never giving up: Dimensions of Human Resilience. Human Development, 35(2), 56-66.
Dozois, D., Mikail, S.F., Alden, L.E., Beiling, P., Bourgon, G., Clark, D.A., Drapeau, M., Galson, D., Greenbergy, L, Hunsley, J., Johnston, C. (2014). The CPA Presidential Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice of Psychological Treatments. Canadian Psychology. 53(3), 153-160.
Mikail, S.F., & Tasca, G.A. (2004). Reconceptualizing health: A response to Romanow and Marchildon (2003). Canadian Psychology, 45(3), 236-238.
Mikail, S.F., & Tasca, G.A. (2004). Reconceptualizing health: A response to Romanow and Marchildon (2003). Canadian Psychology, 45(3), 236-238.
Markham, D.J, & Mikail, S.F. (2004). Perpetrators of clergy abuse of minors: Insights from attachment theory. Studies in Gender and Sexuality, 5 (2), 197-212.
Wilson, K.G., Johnson, M.Y., D’Eon, J.L., & Mikail, S.F., & Emery, P.C. (2002). Major depression and insomnia in chronic pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 18, 77-83.
Wilson, K.G., Mikail, S.F., D’Eon, J.L., & Minns, J. (2001). Alternative diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder in patients with chronic pain. Pain, 91, 227-234.
Hunsely, J., Dobson, K.S., Johnston, C. & Mikail, S.M. (1999). Empirically supported treatments in psychology: Implications for Canadian professional psychology. Canadian Psychology, 40, 289-301.
Hunsely, J., Dobson, K.S., Johnston, C. & Mikail, S.M. (1999). The science and practice of empirically supported treatments. Canadian Psychology, 40, 316-319.
Franche, R.L., & Mikail, S.F. (1999). The impact of perinatal loss on adjustment to subsequent pregnancy. Social Science and Medicine, 48, 1613-1623.
Sullivan, M.J.L., Mikail, S.F., & Weinshenker, B. (1998). Coping with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 29(4), 249-256.
