Healing Internalized Shame

"After nearly 20 years as a therapist and coach I can confidently say that buried shame is perhaps the single most powerful source of addictions, anxiety, depression, and failed relationships. Only PTSD comes close." -- Dr. Chris Toxic, buried shame often lies hidden just outside of our conscious awareness, too painful to face and too nebulous to see clearly. Very often, men struggling with such shame are unaware of it; wives and loved ones are often behind the decision to engage in treatment. Countless men struggle with these invisible wounds -- wounds so pervasive and powerful that a man's entire identity can become consumed by the shame it seeks to hide. Common sources include harsh, invalidating, or rejecting parenting, abuse (sexual, physical, or emotional), other traumas in childhood, or deep neglect of the child. Regardless of the source of the same, it becomes almost cancerous in its ability to pervade far-reaching aspects of our lives. Compulsive behaviors of all kinds (including prosocial behaviors such as workaholism and achievement) merely mask the underlying vulnerability. In this course you will work with Dr. Chris in a safe, structured setting to gently explore, understand, and heal your shame. We use the latest treatment approaches designed by experts recognized globally for their research and effective treatments. Freedom from shame means a return to spontaneity, to freedom from fear and anxiety, and it means compassion for yourself and others.