Moving Beyond Shame: 5 Ways to Forgive Yourself & Cultivate Self-Compassion | Rima Danielle Jomaa | Mental Clarity

Shame is one of the most debilitating emotions we can experience. Rima, a licensed psychotherapist, takes a look at what shame really is, what causes it, and how we can move past it. On this episode, we explore: how shame differs from guilt, why shame is destructive, what shame feels like in the body, what shame leads to if not dealt with, Rima's past experiences with shame & guilt and how she's moved past them with therapy, and five ways to deal with shame, forgive yourself and cultivate self-compassion.