Unveiling Shame: Nurturing Resilience and Agency

CE Hours 3

About this live event

This presentation delves into the profound impact of shame on well-being and personal growth, offering psychotherapists a comprehensive set of tools for working with shame in the therapy room. Drawing from leading experts like Brené Brown and Janina Fisher, we explore the multifaceted nature of shame, its neurobiological underpinnings, cultural influences, and the pivotal role of empathy and self-compassion in its healing. By equipping ourselves with empirically grounded shame resilience strategies and integrating experiential and relational interventions, we enhance our ability to guide clients toward transformative growth. This journey not only deepens our understanding of shame's intricate dynamics but also positions us as agents of change, fostering resilience and agency in our clients' lives. Outline: What is shame? ● Definitions of shame: Brené Brown, NARM, Janina Fisher, others Differentiating shame and other self-conscious affects ● Guilt ● Humiliation ● Embarrassment Shame and neurobiology ● Shame and the nervous system ● Shame and brain development Shame in a cultural context ● Shame and racism ● shame and homophobia The role of empathy and self-compassion in healing shame ● What is empathy ● What is self-compassion ● Using empathy and self-compassion in therapy Shame resilience ● Brené Brown’s shame-resilience ● The role of agency ● experiential practices

Learning Objectives

Identify and differentiate self-conscious affects in their clients.
Explain the physiological processes behind client’s shame responses
Describe the intersections of shame with issues such as racism and homophobia

Learning Levels

Intermediate to Advanced

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, MFT's and Addiction Professionals.

Agenda

11:00-11:05 – Introduction
11:05-11:30 – What is shame? Differentiating from other self-conscious affects
11:30-12:00- shame and neurobiology
12:00-12:30- shame in a cultural context
12:30-12:45 – Break
12:45-1:15 –empathy and self-compassion in shame
1:15-1:45 – empathy and self-compassion in shame continued
1:45-2:05 – shame resilience
2:05-2:15 – Q&A

Live event Instructor(s)

Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF, NMT

Therapist, speaker, educator, and the visionary founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc, and Head/Heart Business Therapy

Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF, NMT, is a multi-talented therapist, speaker, educator, and the visionary founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc, and Head/Heart Business Therapy. Sarah is also an esteemed member of the adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago and a dynamic podcast host.

Sarah's passion for personal growth and the healing journey shines through her podcast, Conversations With a Wounded Healer, where she delves into the crucial topic of self-healing for care-giving professionals. By exploring this vital aspect of caregiving, Sarah empowers listeners to understand the profound impact of their own healing on the people they serve.

Collaborating with Sarah Suzuki, The Sarahs create and facilitate powerful workshops and provide invaluable leadership consultation services to organizations. Their mission is to lead a heartful revolution towards antiracism and liberation. Through engaging, thought-provoking experiences, they help organizations transform their cultures and embrace diversity, creating a more inclusive and embodied world.

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