Shame

Introduction
Shame & Guilt: Masters of Disguise
by Jane Middelton-Moz, Ph.D.
'It is my feeling that debilitating shame and guilt are at the root of all dysfunctions in families,' says Jane Middelton-Moz. A few common characteristics of adults shamed in childhood: You may suffer extreme shyness, embarrassment and feelings of being

Moving from Fear to Freedom
Transforming Anxiety, Transcending Shame
by Rex Briggs, M.S.W.
Like a sign of the times, anxiety has become a constant factor in today's society, but it is sometimes difficult to recognize the effects of anxiety on our mental health. To determine if anxiety is getting in your way, take the following Distress Test

Healthy Shame? True Versus False Guilt
Deceived by Shame, Desired by God
by Cynthia Spell Humbert
We may also experience a healthy, truthful form of spiritual shame or guilt when we feel convicted of doing something wrong. The Holy Spirit often speaks by tugging at our hearts with feelings of guilt.

A Personal Invitation, Bible Study
Deceived by Shame, Desired by God
by Cynthia Spell Humbert
In my counseling practice, I have never met a woman yet who would answer no to these questions: 'Would you like to feel whole again? Do you long to be restored into right relationship with God?

The Many Reflections of Shame
Deceived by Shame, Desired by God
by Cynthia Spell Humbert
Rape, incest, alcoholism, addiction, divorce, bitterness, gossip, abortion. The list could go on and on with ways sin poisons our lives. Whether the sin is self-imposed or committed by someone else, it always has the potential to cause us a deep-seated

Understanding Shame
Deceived by Shame, Desired by God
by Cynthia Spell Humbert
Shame is a paralyzing emotion in which the afflicted person believes irreparable damage has been done to the deepest part of her soul. Shame may not necessarily originate from a behavior perceived as shameful.

The Many Reflections of Shame : Part 2
Deceived by Shame, Desired by God
by Cynthia Spell Humbert
At the very depth of our soul, we have felt a longing for restored relationship, but the lie says we can never be good enough, never work hard enough to earn and regain the love of God.