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Defusing Male Shame
Understanding the Significance to Male Clients
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Shame is an emotion that isn't healthy. Unlike guilt--which causes remorse for something you did wrong--shame can cause someone to feel as though they are defective as a human being. David Wexler, author of Men in Therapy: New Approaches for Effective Treatment, discusses how the experience and perception of shame affects male clients.
In this brief video clip, David explains why shame in the consulting room is so dangerous for both the client and therapist.