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4. Research on Shame when Triggered by Disrupted Relations

The popular conception of shame in America is a onsesided version of 1990s TV host John Bradshaw’s “toxic shame.” This translates a shame moment signaling I have done something bad into a character flaw: I am bad. But already in

3. Shame’s Role in Character Building and Conflict. Avoidance and Attack-Other.
January 12, 2021
By Norman M. Brown, Ph.D. This the third in the series, Shame is Especially Useful. …Read more
2. Undoing the Damage of Shame. Withdrawal and Attack-Self.
January 12, 2021
By Norman M. Brown, Ph.D. Before attempting this novel approach to shame, please read my …Read more
All Emotions are Beneficial. Shame is Especially Useful.
January 11, 2021
Shame is Inborn Darwin taught that all inborn emotions are designed to promote the survival …Read more
7. Women’s Developmental Advantage through Shame: What about Men?
November 3, 2020
We have presented a case for women’s development of managerial competence in the business world …Read more
6. Women and Shame: Insecurity or Energy for Improvement at Work?
November 3, 2020
As a personal therapist I often hear from women in all walks of life that …Read more
5. Further Shame Research, from Toddlers to Computers and Adults
November 3, 2020
A videotape study of toddlers (1.5-3 years old) at play in a New York preschool1 …Read more