Letting go of shame can be one of the most difficult things we have to do when healing. It’s important to know that if you are holding shame over things that were done to you, or things that you had no control over, that shame is not for you to carry.

Shadow work focusing on shame involves confronting the deep-seated feelings that tell us we are fundamentally flawed or unworthy of love and belonging. This work can help us understand the origens of our shame, how it affects our lives, and how we can begin to heal.

Discover practical steps to heal from toxic shame and reclaim your self-worth with approaches that nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

Shame is a painful feeling that comes with harsh self-criticism, humiliation, and a deep-seated belief that one is bad at heart. Both shame and guilt arise when we violate our society’s and our own internal values. But unlike shame, guilt involves constructive self-criticism that results from realizing that you have done something wrong to someone else rather than self-condemnation. Shame is a feeling of being wrong, whereas guilt is about doing something wrong. Keep reading to learn more.

Healing shame and self-criticism with self-compassion, mindfulness meditation. Codependency and shame stem from blame, secrets, and dysfunctional childhood family.

healing shame through journalling When we experience shame, our gut reaction is usually to run as fast as we can in the other direction. In the moment, this might be the safest thing to do, but after the moment has passed it can be productive to re-visit what happened and the feeling of shame that came with it.

Toxic shame - Everyone experiences shame, it is a normal emotion. Check out aspects of shame that make it toxic & how to tackle it.

Shame-based trauma involves deep feelings of shame and self-loathing from traumatic experiences, affecting mental health, self-esteem, and relationships. Key…