Shame, Guilt & Self Criticism: Therapeutic Techniques for Client Recovery
Presented by
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSWThis training will explore elements of shame common in mental health that may disrupt healthy functioning. Strengthen your skills and clinical knowledge in facilitating therapeutic interventions with clients to end the powerful hold of shame, guilt and self-criticism.
Overview
Recorded: Spring, 2025 3 CEs
It is not uncommon for clinicians to encounter clients who are experiencing shame in various aspects of their life. Shame, guilt, and self-criticism play a critical role in quality of life and mental health. Fear can lead to unhealthy coping strategies and emotional distress.
This training will explore elements of shame common in mental health that may disrupt healthy functioning. Strengthen your skills and clinical knowledge in facilitating therapeutic interventions with clients to end the powerful hold of shame, guilt and self-criticism. A resilience-growth model will be presented to help your clients develop acceptance of themselves, others, and the reality necessary for the effective treatment of trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, binge eating, substance use, and anger issues.
OBJECTIVES:
- Explain at least five core concepts of shame and three examples of shame related to mental health.
- Discover multiple therapeutic approaches and interventions to address shame with clients.
- Employ resilience-growth models of shame recovery to enhance coping and wellness.
About the Presenter
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a frequent local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics with clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.