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Shame Resilience Theory: How to Respond to Feelings of Shame

By Joaquin Selva, Bc.S., Psychologist — 2020

Shame Resilience Theory (SRT) is, as the name suggests, a theory concerned with how people respond to feelings of shame.

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Your Brain on Guilt and Shame

Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.

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Eve Glicksman
2019
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Lessons in Finding Happiness During Hard Times

Researchers say we’re wired for joy and what it means for resilience

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Sari Harrar
2020
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Positive Psychology: A Personal History

Substantial research found that well-being causes many external benefits, including better physical and mental health.

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Martin Seligman
2019
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Building Resilience

Seligman has spent three decades researching failure, helplessness, and optimism. He created a program to help young adults and children overcome anxiety and depression, and has worked with colleagues from around the world to develop a program for teaching resilience.

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Martin E.P. Seligman
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