Shame plays a powerful role in distorting identity as it’s concerned with being defective, feeling overexposed or lacking worth in the eyes of others. As we can imagine, shame also is a critical barrier to intimacy in couples. The aversive nature of shame leads some folks to disown parts of themselves, leaving them susceptible to [Read More...]
posted on 04-09-12 at 7:09 am in Shame 101
We are wired for connection. It’s in our biology. The infant comes into the world with needs and getting the needs met is the source of survival. As we grow older, our needs for connection naturally become more sophisticated but the need remains the same. It is critical that we connect – emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually [Read More...]
tags: Attachment, compassion, Relationships, shame 
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posted on 03-20-12 at 8:38 pm in Shame 101
Back in November 2011 I posted a link to Brené Brown’s excellent TEDtalk on “The Power of Vulnerability”. Since then she has given a second TEDtalk called “Listening to Shame” that is equally courageous and heartfelt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&feature=player_embedded
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posted on 01-23-12 at 6:42 am in Shame 101
In this series, “Shame 101″, I’ll be sharing information, insight and strategies for understanding shame and building what Brené Brown call “shame resilience”. Shame is something we all experience. The struggle to feel accepted and worthy is unrelenting. The most effect way to overcome these feelings of inadequacy is to break the silence and share our [Read More...]
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