I thought it was just me (but it isn't) : making the journey from "what will people think?" to "I am enough" / Brené Brown.
Title:
I thought it was just me (but it isn't) : making the journey from "what will people think?" to "I am enough" / Brené Brown.
ISBN:
9781592403356
9781592402632
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Gotham Books, 2008.
©2007
Physical Description:
xxvii, 303 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
General Note:
"Previously published as a Gotham Books hardcover edition, February 2007, with the title, I thought it was just me."--T.p. verso. Two previous subtitles : 1) women reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame. ; 2) (but it isn't): telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power.
Contents:
Understanding shame -- Shame resilience and the power of empathy -- The first element : recognizing shame and understanding our triggers -- The second element : practicing critical awareness -- The third element : reaching out -- The fourth element : speaking shame -- Practicing courage in a culture of fear -- Practicing compassion in a culture of blame -- Practicing connection in a culture of disconnection -- Creating a culture of connection.
Summary:
Draws on research with hundreds of interviewees to identify the pervasive influence of cultural shame, discussing how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships and can be transformed into courage and connectivity.
OCLC Number:
ocn823653317
Availability:
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