EFT Poland - Warsaw, Poland

Shame is one of the basic, unpleasant emotions that arise in a relational context. Our brain evolutionarily treats social rejection as a threat to survival, so shame triggers similar mechanisms as physical pain, and in the body it is often felt as collapsing; Heat on the face, the desire to disappear. It has an important adaptive function, helping to adapt to social norms.

When it becomes chronic, the indigenous isn't just a "difficult emotion" – it's a powerful force that freezes us in isolation. This is especially true for people who have experienced trauma, especially in early childhood, as the mind develops defense mechanisms to survive. One of them is hiding. Shame whispers, "If you are seen, you will be rejected." It's an evolutionarily adaptive strategy – in a dangerous world, being invisible means safety.
However, in adult life, what once protected becomes a wall separating from loved ones and from oneself. In couples and individual therapy, shame is often masked in the form of anger, frustration, or control. The customer prefers to fight or retreat rather than risk exposing their "defective" core. The first admission of experiencing shame can be the most difficult and can cause a violent emotional reaction.

The therapist's job is to step into this shadow with gentleness and clinical precision.

This work requires insightful inquiry, reflection and constant validation of the customer experience. Working on shame is often a key stage in the therapeutic process. Freeing themselves from this toxic burden allows the client to build authenticity and secure attachment. Thanks to this, he regains access to his true desires and self-esteem. In the office, however, we must remember that
the greatest fear of an embarrassed person is the risk of confirmation of their inadequacy. Therefore, the process of turning paralysis into a secure bond requires the
therapist to be extremely attentive and gentle.

A key element of the training will be a direct insight into Dr Leanne Campbell's clinical practice, both in working with couples and individual clients. During the workshop, we will, among other things, watch and analyze fragments of sessions conducted by Dr. Campbell.

What exactly will you learn during the workshop?

• Championship in "Tango EFT" around shame: You will learn the 5 key movements of this attunement dance that allow you to safely process shame and
  expand working models of perception of yourself and others by precisely constructing acts that promote self-compassion and consequently
  dissolve shame.

• Recognizing the "speech of shame": You will learn how to identify the shame hidden behind seemingly unrelated messages.

• Creating new narratives: You'll see how EFT helps clients build new cognitive narratives and, most importantly, how to consolidate them effectively.

• Building a secure base: You will learn how to use your presence to model acceptance, which allows you to transform shame into a bond based on an integrated self and competence, and how to build a strong alliance with a client "frozen" in shame, hidden in a therapeutic relationship.

• To resolve relational blocks: You will understand how to lead clients from the grip of shame to resilience and "growth through bonding".

Register here: Clinical Workshop: From Shame to Bondage – EFT Center