Shame is a universal emotion that has the potential to impact work life, interpersonal relationships, self-worth, and one's mental health. Researchers such as Brene Brown have spent years studying shame and developing ways to overcome its impact on one's life. 
In this downloadable ebook you will learn 5 components: 
- Defining shame and complex emotions and the cultural contexts 
- The evolutionary significance on shame 
- The developmental Origins of shame; Child experiences that contribute to the development of core shame 
- The behavioral manifestations of shame
-The impact of shame on mental health and pathways to healing 
 
This document can be used for educational purposes for practitioners, their clients, and others looking to understand their feelings of shame and who want to overcome it.