The Psychology of Shame
The Psychology of Shame

Bear Psychology Podcast

In this episode Dr. Baranowsky discusses shame, why it is formed and what we can do to overcome it. Shame is a universal experience, where we believe that we are defective or incapable in some way. However, shame can provide the opportunity for growth...

InspiringEmpoweringInformativeCompassionateHealing

1:00:01•25 Apr 2019

RSS Feed

About this podcast

Bear Psychology Podcast

Dr. Anna Baranowsky

Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery. Through her work she believes that when we share, dialogue and feel supported, it provides a powerful foundation for forward movement in our understanding and the care needed. In her own words "I have found that the most profound changes occur when a person truly feels heard and understood - I like to think of it as deeply BEARING WITNESS to life evolving. We can feel incredibly stuck when we live with our fears, stressors and troubles in isolation." Dr.Baranowsky is the host of the Bear Psychology Show, focusing on bearing witness to Evolving Mood, Mind, Health. Her talks revolve around recovery, relationships, work and life adventures. She is dedicated to assisting organizations and health professionals who help trauma survivors to ensure a trauma informed lens of care can grow in community health networks. With that vision in 1998, the Traumatology Institute Canada (TIC) was established. TIC has trained thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. Dr. Baranowsky serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. She has published in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response). Copyright: Dr. Anna Baranowsky, 2020

TraumaSexual TraumaHealingEmotional HealthSobriety Toolkit

Episodes: 91

View Podcast Visit External Site

Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Understanding and Overcoming Shame with Dr. Anna Baranowsky

“Shame is a feeling that because I did or thought something, I am fundamentally flawed in some way. And this is where I want to actually challenge everybody that if you get a really strong shame feeling, I want you to be open to the fact that this is something that is part of a infrastructure, that is an old infrastructure, and not necessarily something that is true.”

Ever felt that gnawing sense of not being good enough? You're not alone. In this episode of the Bear Psychology Podcast, Dr. Anna Baranowsky tackles the heavy yet universal emotion of shame. Drawing from her vast experience with trauma survivors, she unpacks why we feel shame and how it can shape our lives. But it's not all doom and gloom. Dr. Baranowsky believes that acknowledging and understanding shame can actually pave the way for personal growth and transformation.

She shares practical advice on how to confront these feelings head-on, emphasizing the importance of honesty with oneself and embracing one's past without letting it dictate the future. This episode is a deep dive into the roots of shame, featuring insights from experts like Joseph Burgo, who categorizes different types of shame, and Shontelle Prokipcak, who explains how these feelings develop over a lifetime. Whether you're grappling with shame yourself or simply curious about this pervasive emotion, Dr.

Baranowsky's compassionate and insightful discussion offers valuable tools for healing and moving forward.

PreviousWorkplace Bullying! with expert Dr. Hannah Scott

NextSleep: Are you getting enough