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Your Brain on Guilt and Shame

By Eve Glicksman — 2019

Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.

Read on www.brainfacts.org

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Shame and Countertransference

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Shame Resilience Theory: How to Respond to Feelings of Shame

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Building Resilience Against Shame and Self-Judgment

On a ranch in upper Marin County in September, Shauna Shapiro, PhD, invited an audience to each put a hand over their heart. It’s a simple act she instructs people to take all the time. Throughout the day, a number of men approached her to express their gratitude.

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