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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Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
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The Black community is more inclined to say that mental illness is associated with shame and embarrassment. Individuals and families in the Black community are also more likely to hide the illness.
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Seven professionals from across the US sat down with Verywell Mind to share insights about how they are improving the mental health discourse to better address the needs of marginalized groups.
Despite a culture organizing to oppose shaming, it remains inevitable. But it doesn’t have to ruin lives.
As parents, we need to step off our pedestal, stop dominating our kids, and instead treat them as we like to be treated. After all, do you like being shamed? Does it bring out the best in you?