Contents:
- Preface.
- What is shame?
- What is the impact of shame?
- The neurobiology of shame.
- How do children get shamed?
- Shame symptoms: a) hiding, masks, silence and sorry.
- Shame symptoms: b) deceit, lying, critical of others and projection.
- Shame symptoms: c) self-hatred, self-rejection and anger.
- Shame symptoms: d) emotional shut down, dissociation & confusion.
- How can we help heal shame?
- Building shame resilience.
- Conclusion.
Author Bio:
Betsy de Thierry is a mum of four brilliant boys, a practising psychotherapist and a qualified primary school teacher who has founded several charities that work directly with troubled families. She is CEO of BdT Ltd trauma training, consultancy and leadership, which supports professionals who work with traumatised children across the UK. Betsy is the Founding Director of the Trauma Recovery Centre and Director of the Institute of Recovery of Childhood Trauma
Review:
“Another brilliant book by Betsy de Thierry. Shame is such a crucial area and emotion, however one that is often overlooked. Therefore it is great to see a book that offers a deeper understanding and practical ideas for support around shame. This book is written in an accessible, engaging, and informative way. The doodles and reflective questions are fantastic too. A welcome addition to any book shelf!” -Karen Treisman.
