| “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” – William James
Shame is everywhere. Whenever we feel bad about ourselves, for whatever reason, there is a touch of shame. Shame can occur when we feel judged by others or when we judge ourselves. It can happen when we do something wrong and are entirely innocent of wrongdoing. Shame strikes at the core of our being but has nothing to do with who we are.
Self-compassion is an antidote to shame. It’s the opposite of shame—self-kindness instead of self-criticism, common humanity instead of isolation, and mindfulness instead of rumination. The process of alleviating shame begins by recognizing that shame is an innocent emotion—it arises from the universal wish to be loved. If we didn’t wish to be loved, we wouldn’t feel shame. The next step is to give ourselves the compassion we so desperately need—self-compassion.
Join Dr. Patricia Isis for this 6-hour, online, experiential workshop including talks, meditation, research, exercises, and discussion. We will take a fresh, non-pathological look at shame through the eyes of compassion.
This workshop is an experiential journey into self-compassion for shame. We will explore the nature of shame, and its causes (including social oppression), and learn simple skills to identify shame in our daily lives and transform it, safely and effectively, through the power of self-compassion. Meditation practitioners will be able to integrate these tools into their contemplative practices and psychotherapists will learn new skills to work with shame in clinical settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Summarize the theory and research on shame 2. Identify the evolutionary and developmental origins of shame 3. Apply the three components of self-compassion to the experience of shame 4. Integrate self-compassion skills for shame into daily life. 5. Teach simple practices to clients to alleviate shame
Class Dates and Times Class 1: 09/14/2024 from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM Class 2: 09/21/2024 from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
6 Master Plan Points offered for M-DCPS Educators/Staff You must register on M-DCPS Frontline, attend all classes, and complete the evaluation to be eligible to receive Master Plan Points. |
