The Secret Message of Shame: Pathways to Hope and Healing

In The Secret Message of Shame, Patricia and Ronald Potter-Efron explore what feelings of shame really tell about our hidden yearnings and aspirations and our deepest concept of ourselves. They explain what shame is, show how it is related to positive qualities like pride and a sense of honor, explore its connection to sexuality and addictive behaviors, and explain how shame contributes to violence. Use this book to learn creative approaches to healing shame, including the use of journals, art, clay, and imagination.