Psychological and social roots of shame Introduction Imagine your every action and thought being constantly judged by an unseen audience. Such constant judgement will lead to a deep-rooted sense of shame that questions your very self. That is toxic shame. Shame is a universal feeling that we all recognise. But when it turns into the […]
Scham – eine Einführung Einleitung Scham ist ein Gefühl, das so alt ist wie die Menschheit selbst und dessen Verständnis sich im Laufe der Zeit erheblich gewandelt hat. Von den antiken Gesellschaften, die Scham eng mit Ehre verknüpften, bis hin zur modernen Psychologie, die sie als selbstbezogene Emotion untersucht, bietet dieser Begriff einen faszinierenden Einblick
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Die Vielschichtigkeit der Scham: Einblicke und Fragen zur Bewältigung Scham wird in verschiedenen Weisen definiert. Léon Wurmser stellt in Die Masken der Scham – Die Psychoanalyse von Schamaffekten und Schamkonflikten fest, dass Scham ein uraltes Gefühl ist und eine wichtige Abwehr gegenüber anderen Gefühlen darstellt. Scham wird oft mit Schwäche, Makeln und Schande assoziiert.
Freundlichkeit unterbewertet: Einblicke in die Sozialpsychologie unserer Gesellschaft 1. Einführung: Die Rolle der Freundlichkeit in der modernen Gesellschaft Freundlichkeit gilt oft als selbstverständliche Tugend in der Gesellschaft, doch ihre Bedeutung wird häufig geringgeschätzt. Dabei spielt dieser Begriff, geprägt von Gesten der Fürsorge und des Mitgefühls, spielt eine zentrale Rolle in unseren sozialen Interaktionen und im
Alain de Botton on closeness – a guide to overcoming toxic feelings of shame and guilt I. Introduction – Alain de Botton on proximity When toxic feelings of shame and guilt make trust and closeness impossible, Alain de Botton, a renowned philosopher and author, offers profound insights into closeness. That topic occupies a central
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Life help from Erich Fromm Introduction “Is love an art?” asked the psychoanalyst and philosopher Erich Fromm in 1956 and developed his theory of love in response. He analysed who, why and how we love. The book also looked at the disintegration of love in contemporary Western society, and his thoughts on this have lost
Embrace the Restorative Power of Simple Exercises for Profound Wellness and Trauma Recovery I. Introduction Defining Childhood Trauma and Its Various Forms Childhood trauma refers to childhood experiences that are emotionally painful or stressful and lead to lasting psychological and physical effects. Exploring Causes of Childhood Trauma Trauma in children stems from various sources, scaffolded
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Become an active listener and build better relationships through listening Rediscover the art of listening with LISTEN, THINK, THEN TALK. THE PRACTICAL WORKBOOK FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION. This workbook takes a different approach in a world that often focuses on rhetoric and expressiveness. It turns on its head the notion that communication is mainly about expressing
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Toxic shame – the facade of emotional flashbacks: Toxic shame can rightly be seen as a facade for emotional flashbacks. Emotional flashbacks are a core feature of cPTSD, constantly occurring and accompanied by intense fear, shame, and inadequacy. Toxic shame will cause the sufferer to feel guilty and ashamed during an emotional flashback, even if
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Childhood Trauma: understanding and overcoming rage in cPTSD. This post will overview the causes, symptoms, and possible coping strategies of rage in cPTSD. Through a deeper understanding of rage in childhood trauma, affected individuals can learn to understand and regulate their rage better. The aim is to help sufferers overcome their rage and regain control
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