SHAME: the Hidden Emotion

Prerequisite: Externship in EFT Shame is the emotion that separates us most from others. It leads us to hide our true selves, creating a profound and often confusing disconnect with those who are most meaningful to us. Shame presents in ways that may not be apparent, since its goal is to protect from vulnerability. In this workshop we will look at how shame shows up in couple relationships and how to use the couple bond as a corrective experience. Stage one work focuses on seeing and reflecting the manifestations of shame; stage two focuses on sharing the shame to rework and shift it into primary emotion and unmet attachment needs. As EFT therapists, we may also experience shame, so opportunity to reflect on the impact of our own shame on our couple work will also be provided. Through teaching segments, video demonstration and small group exercises, Jim and Yolanda will lead you through a process of identifying and resolving shame.