Shame vs Guilt
This emotion says, “I did something bad,” rather than “I am bad.”
What is guilt?
A common reaction to shame that involves pulling away from others.
What is withdrawal/isolation?
According to Brené Brown, this is the first step in building shame resilience.
What is recognizing shame and understanding triggers?
This grounding skill can help calm the nervous system during overwhelming emotions.
What is deep breathing/mindfulness?
Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same _____ you would offer a friend.
What is kindness?
This emotion often attacks a person’s sense of identity or worth.
What is shame?
This behavior may develop when someone tries to avoid criticism or feelings of inadequacy.
What is perfectionism?
This shame resilience skill involves asking whether expectations are realistic or influenced by outside pressures.
What is practicing critical awareness?
This coping strategy involves noticing and challenging harsh self-talk.
What is cognitive restructuring/challenging negative thoughts?
This mindset shift supports growth after mistakes instead of self-punishment
What is self-forgiveness?
True or False: Guilt is more likely to encourage accountability and repair.
What is True?
Receiving criticism, making mistakes, or feeling rejected are examples of these.
What are shame triggers?
Talking to a trusted person instead of hiding is an example of this resilience strategy.
What is reaching out for support?
Name one healthy coping strategy for managing shame or guilt.
What is journaling, talking to support people, mindfulness, self-compassion, grounding, etc.?
True or False: Experiencing shame means there is something wrong with you as a person.
What is False?
This statement is an example of shame: “I made a mistake” or “I am a mistake”?
What is “I am a mistake”?
This coping pattern involves constantly seeking approval to avoid feelings of rejection or shame.
What is people-pleasing?
This practice involves treating yourself with kindness instead of harsh self-judgment.
What is self-compassion?
This emotional regulation skill helps people pause before reacting impulsively to shame.
What is self-awareness/mindfulness?
This interpersonal skill improves when people communicate needs and emotions openly instead of hiding them.
What is interpersonal effectiveness?
Name one major difference between shame and guilt.
What is guilt focuses on behavior while shame focuses on self-worth/identity?
Name one physical, emotional, or behavioral sign that someone may be experiencing shame.
What is avoidance, shutting down, negative self-talk, hiding, anxiety, anger, etc.?
Brené Brown states that shame grows in secrecy, silence, and judgment, but shrinks with these two things.
What are empathy and connection?
Instead of avoiding shame, this healthier response involves acknowledging emotions and responding intentionally.
What is adaptive coping/emotional regulation?
Name one way building shame resilience can improve relationships.
What is increased honesty, vulnerability, communication, trust, boundaries, or emotional connection?