And now “the whole enchilada” organized by publication date
Toxic Shame Remedies
In another blog piece I address the issue of Good Shame vs Bad Shame. The “good” shame affect (or emotion) is hardwired into us. It’s an evolutionary survival
Good Shame / Bad Shame
Not all shame is bad, though many rail against it. Certainly shame is painful. The psychotherapist Silvan Tompkins, developer of Affect Theory, defined shame as an “interruption to
Codependency – Disengaging from the Dance
“Many of us live in denial of who we truly are because we fear losing someone or something-and there are times that if we don't rock the boat,
Breaking Open to a New Beginning
"When you are broken open you get to discover for the first time what is inside of you." Bryant McGill Traumatic things happen. Life-changing events that are so
Bless the Mess
"The basic laws of the universe are simple, but because our senses are limited, we can’t grasp them. There is a pattern in creation." Albert Einstein We might
Don’t Just Say Sorry
"I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation." Jayson Blair Saying sorry just isn’t enough. It’s
