This is because powerful emotions, like shame and guilt, can lead to avoidance, which manifests in destructive ways. Be Aware ...

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Mum guilt. I hate that it's even a term. Because have you ever heard of dad guilt? No, you haven't. Because it's not really even a thing. At least that's what I thought until we dived into the concept ...

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IFS endorses a plural model of mind, continually seeks to clarify the client’s use of the personal pronoun “I” (Who is ...

They're unable to see how they already have what their partner wants. These self-limiting beliefs are so incredibly stifling.

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In my experience, teenagers can be really confusing, with their desire for adult independence one day, then a tearful plea ...

However, if left unchecked, guilt can fester and evolve into something far more damaging: shame. Unlike guilt, shame is not tied to an action but to our sense of self. Nasir describes it as a ...

Elect refuses to be shamed for his wrongdoings – but the rest of us often carry unnecessary guilt and should learn to let it ...