Shame is among the most painful & detrimental emotions one experiences in a lifetime. A sense of worthlessness or undeservingness to exist consume those afflicted by shame. The pivotal role of shame is seen in maladaptive experiences such as shyness, addiction, loneliness, persistent anxiety, low mood and interpersonal behaviors including appeasement, hiding discontent, affirming to partner abuse/neglect, violence and preoccupation/avoidance This workshop intends to help individuals understand shame in self and relationships, the experiences which may have played a role in shame overwhe Read More..

As we evolved, humans became heavily dependent on each other for well being, survival and safety. Communal living helped individuals experience safety, belongingness and pride over painful experiences of fear, loneliness and shame. Among the many interpersonal developments consequent to communal living was the complex decision making of selecting a mating partner or a long-term romantic partner. The workshop attempts to delineate the factors involved in an individual decision making process pertaining to finding a partner and how those factors play out once the relationship begins to unfold. Read More..