Shame: Recovery is Possible
Shame is one of the most painful and hidden emotions we carry — often passed down through families, relationships, and experiences. Unlike guilt, which tells us we've made a mistake, shame convinces us that we are the mistake. It can quietly shape the way we think, feel, and connect with others.
This course offers a clear and compassionate path to understand how shame operates — and how to break free from it. Through short, focused video lessons, you’ll explore the emotional roots of shame, recognize the ways it shows up in daily life, and learn simple tools to release what was never truly yours to carry.
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What you'll learn
Course Content
Section 1: Foundations of Shame
Introduction to Shame
2 items
Shame vs. Guilt
2 items
Why Shame Grows
2 items
Grows or Dies in the Dark
3 items
Section 2: How Shame Shows Up
Emotional Signs of Shame
3 items
Fear and Embarrassment
2 items
Shameful Behaviors
3 items
Self-Recognizing in the Moment
2 items
Mistaken Identity: You Are Not Your Shame
3 items
Damaging Thoughts
3 items
Physical Responses to Shame
3 items
Section 3: Challenging the Shame Cycle
Interrupting Shame Patterns
3 items
Unspoken Rules and Unspoken Feelings
3 items
Hidden Under Shame: What We Don't Say
3 items
Reframing the Mindset
3 items
Section 4: Healing and Responsibility
Beneficial Recognition: Healthy Shame Awareness
3 items
Values and Responsibility
3 items
Section 5: Integration and Recovery
Tools to Help You Heal
3 items
Protect Your Healing
3 items
Beginning Recovery from Shame
4 items
About the Instructor
Chrissy Buechler
Expert instructor with a passion for teaching and helping students succeed.