Grief A loss is considered when we look back at an experience or a person and it brings up negative emotions; we avoid talking about it, or we have a lopsided view of the relationship (all good or all bad). There are different losses that are not just physical death. For example, there are losses… Continue reading Grief
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Shame vs Guilt
Shame vs. Guilt Shame is highly correlated with depression, low self-worth, addictions ( substance abuse and sexual addiction), and eating disorders The difference between guilt and toxic shame can be described this way: Guilt is a healthy emotion that lets us know that our behavior did not match our values, so our BEHAVIOR needs to… Continue reading Shame vs Guilt
Five Components of the Healing Process
Five Components of the Healing Process As noted in the article, Learning the Healer’s Art, by ELAINE S. MARSHALL there are five components of the healing process. 1. First, we all know healing hurts so much, whether it is physical or emotional. In order to heal emotionally we have to be able to experience how… Continue reading Five Components of the Healing Process