This post is part of a series. Read the other parts here. We’ll conclude our exploration of strategies that modify shame imprinted in childhood by describing three “top-down” strategies—or strategies ...

Shame can lock us in prison for life. I had lots of shame for many years around being shy and awkward at school, which infected my confidence growing up. I’ve realized that to be without shame is to ...

Shame is not a pleasant emotion. It can make you feel isolated, unworthy, and guilty (as you may well know). But that doesn’t mean it’s not useful. In fact, it’s precisely because shame is so painful ...