Help me improve my guilt and shame

Neuropsychologist Dr Harvey Jones interviews Clinical Psychologist Dr Damon Ashworth on how can effectively work through and manage guilt and shame.

Harvey asks Damon the following:

* Why are we talking about guilt and shame in the one podcast episode?

* What are the main differences between guilt and shame?

* What purposes do guilt and shame serve?

* Are guilt and shame typical emotions for people to experience?

* Are these emotions seen often in clinical practice?

* What are some gender differences in how shame is expressed or reacted to?

* Are there any good TED talks to watch on shame and vulnerability?

* What would be some signs that someone is feeling guilty?

* Do we need to feel guilty about a thought that we have, or are our actions more important?

* What are the two maladaptive forms of guilt?

 * How do we work through guilt effectively?

 * What are the main shame triggers for people?

* What can we learn by feeling guilty about something?

* Is it important to focus on what is in our control?

* How can we work through shame or become more shame-resilient?

* What is a real take-home about shame that would be important for people to know?

* Is it important for us to talk to someone we trust about things that we feel ashamed of?

* Is loving connection an antidote to shame?

 * Can prior trauma lead to a greater likelihood of experiencing shame?

* How can people best support each other so that they experience less shame?

* Any key take-aways on guilt or shame?