It's a shame

This is a one-day experiential workshop and an opportunity to explore working with shame in counselling and psychotherapy. Shame is a word that evokes strong and powerful emotions in us all and for good reason, as it forms social cohesion. Shame has both positive and negative connotations, whereas guilt provokes feeling 'I did something bad" then shame provokes feeling "I am bad" and when this negative thought becomes imprinted a person becomes shame-prone and believes they are a bad person regardless of the thing they have done.

For our clients, negative toxic shame can have a lasting effect on a person’s life and it can take a great deal of courage to talk about a shameful event. Being a skilled counsellor requires being able to sit with the client's shame without feeling shamed or re-shaming them.

The basis of this workshop is to explore shame in a safe and confidential space. There will be two group exercises and two grounding exercises during the day, as the emphasis throughout the day is about self-care and avoiding over-exposure or re-shaming.

As this is an experiential workshop you will be invited to explore being able to sit with the feeling of shame and how this could benefit your client work.

Who is it for?

Counsellors & Psychotherapists (trainee or qualified), interested in how shame can affect our lives and being able to work with a shame prone client.

Lunch and drinks are not provided however, you are welcome to bring a packed lunch or visit one of the eateries in nearby Downend High Street. Still water will be provided.

Car parking

There is a car park at the venue

A certificate of attendance (six hours CPD) and a booking receipt will be issued on the day.

Price: £70.00
Website: http://www.downendfolkhouse.org.uk
Address: Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RW
Date and times: Saturday, 9th June 2018 @ 10:00 to 16:00