Shame, Self-Judgment, and Emotional Vulnerability. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Practices for Regulating Painful Emotions

Shame often makes us hide, remain silent, procrastinate on important tasks, and compare ourselves to others. It fuels self-criticism, increases anxiety, leads to social isolation and breakdowns, after which we feel even more ashamed.
This workbook based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teaches how to regulate painful emotions.
You will find step-by-step techniques, exercises, and worksheets that will help:
- understand how the feeling of shame arises and manifests;
- avoid "falling" into self-judgment and getting trapped in negative thoughts;
- express emotions constructively and not allow shame to destroy relationships.

The publication is intended for a wide range of readers and can be used both for self-work and as a complement to psychotherapy.