Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame. Healing Right Brain Relational Trauma

A comprehensive integration of relational and attachment theories, neurobiology, and current psychoanalytical thought, _Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame_ is widely acknowledged as a key work on the subject of shame. The second edition enriches this by incorporating the latest theoretical advancements in trauma, resilience to shame, and self-compassion, offering a clearer understanding of the relational, right-brain core involved in experiencing and addressing shame. Newly added chapters expand the theoretical discussion into practical application. During a period highlighted by the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the global Black Lives Matter movement, the section _Societies of Chronic Shame_ encourages therapists to become more cognizant of collective social trauma and to reflect on their own roles in the larger framework of societal shame. _Three Faces of Shame_ provides structured guidance for differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment, distilling the book’s clinical insights. Written with clarity and empathy, this text tackles the significant challenges encountered in clinical practice and explores the profound depths of human existence.