Clinicians regularly see clients struggling with shame in different areas of their lives. Shame, guilt and self-criticism weigh heavily on mental health and everyday well-being, and fear can lead to unhealthy coping and distress. A resilience-growth model is presented to help clients accept themselves, other people and reality, which is necessary for treating trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, binge eating, substance use and anger.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Explain at least five core concepts of shame and three examples of shame related to mental health.
- Discover multiple therapeutic approaches and interventions to address shame with clients.
- Employ resilience-growth models of shame recovery to enhance coping and wellness.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Explain at least five core concepts of shame and three examples of shame related to mental health.
- Shame spiral
- What is shame?
- Case examples
- Three pillars of shame (Brene Brown)
- Narratives and discourses
- Shame is…
- Exacerbating shame
- The shame compass
- Types of shame
- Guilt vs shame
- Causes and effects of shame
- Thoughts, feelings, behaviors
Objective #2: Discover multiple therapeutic approaches and interventions to address shame with clients.
- Purpose of shame
- Effects on thoughts, body, relationships
- Reflection exercise
- Assessing shame clinically
- Video: One clinical mistake w/shame
Objective #3: Employ resilience-growth models of shame recovery to enhance coping and wellness.
- Shame resilience theory
- Four elements of shame resilience
- What helps when stuck in shame
- Case study: Trevor
- Therapeutic interventions for shame
- Shame and moral injury in a Veteran
- CFT quadrant
- Solution-focused questions
- ACT model of shame recovery
- Values questions
- Self-compassion
- “Mediations on Love” poem
- Closing, Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: May 24, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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