Shame, Guilt, and Self-Compassion Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Shame, Guilt, and Self-Compassion Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

What Is The Difference Between Shame And Guilt? (Plus How To Overcome Shame & Unhelpful Guilt)

Shame and guilt are emotions that can deeply impact your self-esteem, relationships, and sense of self - especially if you’ve experienced trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or chronic anxiety. In this blog, you'll learn the key differences between shame and guilt, and how to start untangling the patterns that keep you stuck. Plus, practical tips for overcoming toxic shame and unhelpful guilt - so you can rebuild trust with yourself and move toward healing.

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Self Trust & Boundaries Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Self Trust & Boundaries Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

How To Heal Your Harsh Inner-Critic Through Mindful Self-Compassion

If you constantly criticize yourself but show endless love and compassion to others, this blog is for you! Many high functioning adults silently struggle with a harsh and loud inner critic - often rooted in old patterns of trauma, perfectionism, people pleasing, or high functioning codependency. In this blog, we’ll explore where your inner critic comes from, what self compassion actually is and how to practice it with tangible strategies.

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