Some time ago mental health was viewed as lack of a mental disorder. You were mentally healthy when you weren’t mentally ill. But this view has dramatically changed in this century.
The therapist’s ten commandments: “First – Do not shame”
Although shame is a very common psychological phenomenon, it is not given much attention in our culture. We like to talk about love, anxiety, jealousy, hate, vengeance or grief. But the topic of shame is frequently “the elephant in the room”. Perhaps, because discussion shame feels shameful itself… Nonetheless, understanding shame is crucial for comprehending how […]