Shame is not just an emotion; it’s a barrier in therapy that can block deeper feelings. Experts dissect its nuances, comparing it to guilt and embarrassment, and discuss therapeutic methods to help clients confront it. The conversation dives into how past traumas and societal pressures intertwine with shame, revealing pathways to healing. Through shared listener insights, the hosts emphasize the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship and the transformative power of acknowledging shame in the journey toward personal growth.
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Defining Shame
Shame is frequently discussed in popular psychology, yet its meaning remains elusive.
This episode explores shame's definition and how different theoretical frameworks interpret its operation in therapy.
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Shame vs. Guilt
Brene Brown defines shame as feeling inherently bad or broken.
This contrasts with guilt, which focuses on specific actions rather than the self.
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Shame as a Blocker
In AEDP, shame is a blocking emotion, hindering access to deeper emotions like grief or anger.
Working through shame can reveal these underlying feelings.
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Shame is often talked about in pop psych, but what does it mean? In this episode all about this tender emotion, we describe how the different theoretical frameworks understand how shame operates and how to work with it to move the therapy forward. From childhood trauma and abuse to marginalized identities and privilege, we unpack how shame might show up for people and the various ways we can help clients address it. It's a messy dive into this universal emotion, and we're well aware we've just scratched the surface. Share your thoughts, strategies, and maybe some suggestions for a possible Part 2—we'd love to hear from you!
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Alison McCleary www.alpenglowcounselling.com @alpenglow_counselling on Instagram
Jordan Pickell www.jordanpickellcounselling.ca @jordanpickellcounselling on Instagram
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Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.
We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.
Alison McCleary www.alpenglowcounselling.com @alpenglow_counselling on Instagram
Jordan Pickell www.jordanpickellcounselling.ca @jordanpickellcounselling on Instagram
Edge of the Couch www.edgeofthecouch.com @edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram
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