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May 2018

The dirty little secret of shame

The Dirty Little Secret of Shame: What it IS and What it is NOT!

Shame By definition shame is an emotion in which the self is perceived as defective, unacceptable, or fundamentally damaged. People who experience traumatic events are prone to shame, particularly if they blame themselves for the event. Shame can be a particularly problematic emotion because it is associated with a desire to hide, disappear, or even …

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Self-Esteem, Self-Image

When You Look in the Mirror, What Do You See?

Self-Esteem In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. Self-esteem can involve a variety of beliefs about self, such as the appraisal of one’s own appearance, beliefs, emotions and behaviors.  Self-esteem is really about if you like yourself, if you think you are a good …

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