Quote:
Originally Posted by Suratji
I just wonder though, how does one really manage emotions of shame. I really liked what Brene Brown spoke about - could really really resonate but there was not much that explained how to cope with it. I've just discovered for myself that one of my core issues is shame. I hadn't really realized it before. Anyways, I've ordered her 2 books and maybe there will be good advice there. I sure hope my therapist is familiar with her research.
|
Possibly, just by acknowledging the shame within, we start to manage the emotion of shame.....although "manage" may be too strong a word, if you get my meaning
.
"Acceptance" is probably a more peaceful and non-confrontational way of living with shame. When I watched this and identified with my own shame, I applied the same rules to it as I do with anger, sadness and fear. It is there, it exists for a reason, so how do I love it more and make shame less "shameful"?
Still working on that......don't know if that helps you, but I have a very simplistic way of looking at things. Working it out is a little more complex
Take care and hope your therapist knows of her work.
Michah