Shame and Anger: The Criticism ConnectionLulu.com, 2007 - 228 páginas Our powerful reactions to receiving criticism are linked to the innate emotions of shame and anger. Evolved for survival in primitive circumstances, these sometimes overwhelming reactions do not always serve us well in civilized situations. Extreme reactions to real or perceived criticism can lead to serious psychological illnesses such as depression, addiction and eating disorders. This book gives the reader an understanding of the evolutionary function of shame and anger and the destructive ways in which they can manifest themselves in criticism situations. To help with this problem, the author describes techniques as old as yoga and as new as neurofeedback for quieting powerful emotions and becoming more confident in the face of criticism. These techniques can be used by adults and taught to children to help avoid many of the painful and destructive emotional experiences that shape our self-image and often set the stage for depression and other emotional disorders. |
Contenido
Introduction | 1 |
Our Problems with Criticism | 10 |
Powerful Primary Emotions | 22 |
What is Shame? | 27 |
The ShameAnger Connection | 38 |
Toxic Shame | 47 |
Shame Anger and Depression | 60 |
Section | 76 |
Quieting Shame and Anger | 79 |
The Criticism Connection | 100 |
How to Deliver Criticism Without Shaming | 120 |
Implications for Parenting | 139 |
Shame and Loss | 167 |
Shame and Society | 181 |
Shame and Spirituality | 195 |
Acknowledgements | 209 |
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