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Toxic shame: understanding and overcoming its effects

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The profound impact of toxic shameThe profound impact of toxic shameIntroduction: The nature of toxic shameChildhood trauma: mechanisms of toxic shameOther mechanismsBasic beliefs in toxic shameBehavioural patterns for toxic shameCoping behaviour for toxic shameEffects of toxic shamePsychological effectsMental illnessesPhysical healthGeneral well-beingConclusionExercises1. Letter to your inner child2. “Healthy adult” meditation anchor3. Self-care ritual4. Gratitude diary Introduction: […]

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Toxic Shame: Hidden Roots, Visible Impact

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Psychological and social roots of shamePsychological and social roots of shameIntroductionOrigins of shameNeurobiology of shamePsychological and social aspects of shameSocial roots of toxic shamePsychological roots of shameToxic shameFundamental beliefs and patterns of behaviour and experience of shameEffects of Toxic ShamePsychotherapy for toxic shameExercisesConclusion Introduction Imagine your every action and thought being constantly judged by an

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Shame: A journey through history, light and shadow

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Scham – eine EinführungScham – eine EinführungEinleitungScham in der GeschichteKonzepte der SchamBerühmte BeispieleVincent van GoghVirginia WoolfFrida KahloLudwig van BeethovenSylvia PlathDie helle Seite SchamPersönliches WachstumSozialer ZusammenhaltEmpathie und VerständnisDie dunkle Seite der SchamPsychische ProblemeSoziale FolgenSelbstschädigende VerhaltensweisenScham und PerfektionismusWie kann toxische Scham von gesunder Scham unterschieden werden?Zusammenfassung und Schlussfolgerung Einleitung Scham ist ein Gefühl, das so alt ist

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The faces of shame

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Die Vielschichtigkeit der Scham: Einblicke und Fragen zur BewältigungDie Vielschichtigkeit der Scham: Einblicke und Fragen zur BewältigungSchamauslöserSchamgefühleSchambewältigungFragen zur SelbstreflexionSchlussfolgerung:   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

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Shame and guilt: definitions, similarities and differences

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Shame and guiltShame and guiltDefinitionsShame and guilt: similaritiesShame and guilt: differencesSources Shame and guilt are two different reactions to misbehaviour or in relation to oneself. The similarities and differences between shame and guilt are described below. Definitions Shame “Shame” refers to the feeling of embarrassment or humiliation caused by a perceived failure, inadequacy or violation

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Maladaptive Daydreaming: Understanding, Treating and Overcoming – A Comprehensive Guide

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All about maladaptive daydreaming (MD): causes, therapies and self-help strategiesAll about maladaptive daydreaming (MD): causes, therapies and self-help strategiesDefinitionsMind Wandering (MW)DefinitionUnconscious processShort-term and randomMaladaptive daydreaming (MD)DefinitionConscious and controlled processLong-term and thematically focussedComparisonOrdinariness vs. intensitySpontaneity vs. structureShort-term distraction vs. long-term behaviourIntroductionMaladaptive daydreaming and its connection to other disordersMaladaptive daydreaming and addictionSimilarities in dynamicsReinforcement and dependenceAdverse effects

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The meaning of kindness in a neoliberal world

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Freundlichkeit unterbewertet: Einblicke in die Sozialpsychologie unserer GesellschaftFreundlichkeit unterbewertet: Einblicke in die Sozialpsychologie unserer Gesellschaft1. Einführung: Die Rolle der Freundlichkeit in der modernen GesellschaftDefinition2. Übersicht über die BPS-Studie zur Wertschätzung der Freundlichkeit:3. Feindselige Architektur: Ein abstoßendes Beispiel mangelnder Freundlichkeit und gesellschaftlicher Kälte4. Langfristige psychologische Auswirkungen mangelnder Freundlichkeit: Von Entfremdung zu Störungen5. Schlussfolgerungen: soziale Gerechtigkeit, Förderung von

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Childhood trauma: replacement child syndrome — correcting an error

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Replacement child syndrome: New perspectives on coping with trauma and emotional development in familiesReplacement child syndrome: New perspectives on coping with trauma and emotional development in families1. IntroductionInfant mortalityBirth rateReplacement children: the pathological grief of parents2. Replacement children: the “dead mother” according to André Green3. Dynamics of the replacement child syndrome4. Ways out of the

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Self-doubt and toxic shame

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From overthinking to self-acceptance: how to overcome self-doubt and toxic shameFrom overthinking to self-acceptance: how to overcome self-doubt and toxic shame1. Self-doubt and trauma identitySelf-doubtSelf-confidenceTrauma identity: basics and meaning1. 4F reactions2. emotional dysregulation3. cognitive distortions4. attachment disorders2 Philosophical perspectives on self-doubtSelf-doubt: understanding and interpretation1. discovering the sources of emotional wounds2. development of defence mechanisms3. emotional

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Childhood trauma: allowing closeness – a holistic approach

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Alain de Botton on closeness – a guide to overcoming toxic feelings of shame and guiltAlain de Botton on closeness – a guide to overcoming toxic feelings of shame and guiltI. Introduction   – Alain de Botton on proximity   – The influence of toxic shame and feelings of guilt on the ability to be closeII Childhood

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