Translator's Preface
Recommendation
Introduction and Guide to this Book


Chapter 1: Everything You Need to Know: Where Shame Comes From
What is shame?
Understanding the Components of Shame
Why do people struggle with shame?
Specific clues that trigger shame
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Chapter 2: Understanding DBT and DBT Techniques
A Brief History of DBT
The need for change
The need for acceptance
Learn the core elements of DBT and DBT skills.
How DBT Techniques Help With Shame
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Chapter 3: Understanding Shame Patterns
Identifying Cues to Shame
Recognizing and identifying shame
Raising awareness of the various components of shame
Recognize when you feel shame
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Chapter 4: Reducing Vulnerability to Intense Shame
Take care of yourself
Increase positive experiences
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Chapter 5: Managing Shame with Mindfulness Techniques
Techniques to reduce shame-inducing judgments
The art of not being consumed by shame
The art of focusing attention on something other than shame
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Chapter 6: Avoiding Things That Make the Situation Worse When You Feel Shame
Distraction techniques as a crisis survival skill
Full acceptance as a reality-accepting skill
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Chapter 7: Fact-Checking About Shame
Thoughts that trigger and accompany shame
Steps to Practice Fact Checking
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Chapter 8: Reducing Shame with the Opposite Action Technique
The basic structure of acting in opposition
Acting against the impulse to act in response to shame
Practice the skill of acting against shame
Applying the opposite behavior in everyday life
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Chapter 9: Dealing Effectively with Shame in Interpersonal Relationships
How Shame Interferes with Relationships and Causes Loneliness
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
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