New Books in Psychoanalysis Peter Shabad, "Passion, Shame, and the Freedom to Become: Seizing the Vital Moment in Psychoanalysis" (Routledge, 2024)
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Feb 25, 2025 Peter Shabad, Clinical Associate Professor at Northwestern University and author of "Passion, Shame, and the Freedom to Become," dives into the intricate dynamics of shame and passion. He discusses how early relationships shape emotional development, emphasizing self-acceptance as key to overcoming shame. Shabad also explores the transformative power of gratitude, the interplay between nostalgia and identity, and the complex role of transference in therapy. He advocates for reclaiming authentic passion and the importance of viewing personal choices through the lens of true agency.
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Shame and Dissociation
- Unreceived childhood gifts lead to shame and dissociation.
- This then manifests as self-pity, resentment, and regret in adulthood.
Dissociation and Shame
- Dissociation stems from emotional vulnerability, not shame.
- Self-shaming is a cover-up for this vulnerability, forming self-enclosure.
Origins of Self-Pity
- Self-pity arises from two sources: the initial trauma and self-victimization.
- It paradoxically contains an element of injured dignity.
