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“Wherever there is a human, there will be shame’ – Lisa Etherson
In this workshop Lisa Etherson gives a comprehensive introduction to the principles of working with shame and the groundbreaking theory of Shame Containment Theory.
Shame is a common but often misunderstood emotion. Shame Containment Theory (SCT), which is rooted in attachment theory, offers a powerful framework for recognising how shame develops within early relational experiences and how it can be safely held and transformed in the therapeutic space.
From the perspective of Shame Containment Theory (SCT), shame is understood not as a defect or pathology, but as a fundamentally protective emotion that signals a threat to connection and belonging.
Rather than seeking to eliminate shame, SCT invites practitioners to relate to it differently – to recognise its adaptive origins and to approach it with curiosity, respect, and permission. By seeing shame as an attempt to protect the self and preserve attachment, practitioners can engage with clients in ways that restore safety and relational trust, rather than reinforcing shame’s isolating effects.
Learning Objectives
Integrate SCT principles into their existing therapeutic or care frameworks.
Schedule
Session 1 – “An Introduction to shame and shame containment theory” (the six components of SCT)
Session 2 – “Continuing to explore the components of SCT” (uncontained shame, shame containment strategies & re-containment strategies)
Session 3 – “Working with shame”
Session 4 – “Brief case study presentation”
Testimonials:
“Unbelievably refreshing to have the spotlight on shame. A theory that makes clinical and intuitive sense and delivered with real human example.”
“Refreshing and practical. Really has made me consider shame in a new light, when working with clients. Amazing CPD event – so valuable!”
“Excellent day. A huge amount of information which I feel I need to reflect on and use with clients. It feels like a new way of working with something that is always present in sessions.”
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