The Role of Shame in Sexual Abuse in Women – Kathy Steele

The Role of Shame in Sexual Abuse in Women – Kathy Steele

Description:

The central role of shame in women who have been sexually abused will be explored, including the experience of body shame. We will examine the dynamics of shame in sexual abuse, and cultural messages that increase and maintain shame around sex and the body. A practical integration of cognitive, emotional, relational and somatic interventions to resolve shame will be discussed.

Outline:

The role of shame in trauma-related disorders and sexual abuse in women
The specific issues of sexual abuse that promote shame in women: secrecy, power differentials, threats, relational betrayal, body as the source of trauma, helplessness, and fear with immobilization
The effects of shame: body hatred, re-victimization, relational disconnection, self-disgust, depression, self-harm, and suicidality
Recognizing and working with defenses against shame
How to approach shame
Relational interventions
Cognitive interventions
Somatic interventions
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