Shame, Boundaries, and the 17 Emotions w/Karla McLaren

Karla McLaren is an author and social science researcher who developed an approach to emotional health called Dynamic Emotional Integration.Karla endured trauma in her childhood and, while drowning in an ocean of emotion, began to inquire more about her emotions and the emotions of others. There are 17 emotions, each emotion brings healing in its own way. She shares how empathy is an emotional skill. Shame can be a used for good when it comes from within as it helps us to understand who was hurt and how to make it right.  We also highlight the importance of learning how to set boundaries in order to build self-confidence.You can find Karla at https://karlamclaren.com/ and on social media @KarlaMcLarenAuthor. If you aren't a member of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, come on over and join us. Its a FREE group for sober women who want to build confidence through emotional sobriety.If you liked what we shared here please leave a rating and review so other sober women can find us!Resources mentioned: Book: Why Won’t You Apologize by Harriet LernerBook: The Power Of Emotions by Karla McLarenSupport the showDon’t forget to subscribe, rate & share this episode with a sober woman or someone suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep problems and negative thought patterns who needs to hear she is not alone. Oh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, my remote Neurofeedback Therapy program is up and running. Learn more here! Learn more about EMDR therapy, EMDR Intensives and Remote Neurofeedback.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.