Shame As Your Spirit Guide
Shame is your spirit guide. Shame motivates you to correct real or imagined “bad” things, improve them, and bring you closer to
Tag: Shame
Claustral Retreat: The Pluses and Minuses of Going into Hiding
The Claustral: Safe Haven or Self-Suffocation? When I’m at conventions, like I was a couple of weeks ago in DC, after a
Unmasking Blamecasting: The Silent Assassin of Love and Trust in Relationships
Blamecasting, shaming, and gaslighting are distinct tactics used in relationships that can negatively impact an individual’s emotional well-being and self-perception. Still, they
Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs: A Guide to Emotional Problem-Solving
Understanding the interplay between affect and cognition is more crucial than ever in a world where our emotional responses often guide our
Unveiling the Hidden Power of Shame in Therapy: How Affect Relational Therapy Transforms Emotional Healing
Today, let’s delve into a pivotal yet often undervalued aspect of therapeutic work: shame, through the lens of Silvan Tompkins’ affect theory.
Transform Your Love Life: The Secret Power of Conquering Shame
The Invisible Chains: Shame in Intimate Relationships Shame is a potent, often covert force that can erode the foundations of our intimate
