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In this episode, we talk with Pat de Young about the concept of Chronic Shame, which she defines as “the pervasive, debilitating conviction that one is fundamentally floored” (de Young, 2016, p. 127). Pat helps to describe the experience of chronic shame, and differentiates this experience from ‘healthy’ shame. She explains the developmental roots of chronic shame, linking this to self/relational theory and attachment theory. Pat also shares case examples, highlighting common counter transference experiences that occur with therapists working with clients who experience chronic shame, and provides insight into helpful ways to journey with these clients.
REFERENCES:
De Young, P. (2016) Moments of Meeting and the Problem of Shame: A Brief History of Relational Theory in Susan Lord (eds.) Moments of Meeting, pp125 – 145. Routledge Relational Perspectives Series: New York, NY
De Young, P. A. (2015). Understanding and treating chronic shame: A relational/neurobiological approach. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group: New York