Addressing Shame in Trauma and Addiction Recovery

Catholic anthropology asserts the inherent goodness of humanity it its original creation. According to
this faith tradition, having broken relationship with God and each other, humanity took on the burden of
shame. In both the spiritual and psychological domains, shame warrants our attention in order to restore
health and wholeness. This webinar explores the importance of addressing shame in the treatment plan
for patients working through trauma and addiction recovery. Research indicates the importance of
addressing issues of shame which have become an identity of shame in order to establish healing and
recovery. Shame taken on through trauma continues to fuel addiction and relapse as well as the
replication of maladaptive interpersonal and intrapsychic dynamics. Patients who cannot recall their life
history without becoming lost in the feeling and identity of shame have poorer outcomes for recovery.
Unprocessed shame is associated with a poor prognosis. Unburdening the shame within through
narrative reconstruction, and Internal Family Systems work leads to better patient outcomes.

Category of Education: 

• D1.1 Assessment/ Evaluation, Intervention

Learning Objectives:

• Describe various therapeutic tools to address shame in trauma and addiction recovery.
• List four therapeutic tools for exploring and processing shame.  

Target Audience: 

Students, psychologists, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Clergy, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse

Level of Content: Intermediate

Cancellation Policy: 
Refunds will not be offered for this event, however every registrant will receive a copy of the recorded presentation and the opportunity to complete the home study and receive CE credits at a later date. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mary Hanys at mhanys@catholicpsychotherapy.org for more details. 

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. 
This program does not qualify for NBCC credits