Shine a Light on Shame
Name shame when it shows up, and treat yourself like someone you love.
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The shadow puppet
In the dark, a hand on the wall looks like a giant wolf. Turn on the light and it is just your hand.
How do I try it right now?
Say "this is shame" out loud, then speak to yourself like a good friend would.
What Flexi says in the Short
Feeling ashamed?
This is Shine a Light on Shame.
Name shame when it shows up, and treat yourself like someone you love.
Picture it: the shadow puppet. In the dark, a hand on the wall looks like a giant wolf. Turn on the light and it is just your hand.
Try it: Say "this is shame" out loud, then speak to yourself like a good friend would.
Questions people ask
What is Shine a Light on Shame?
Shine a Light on Shame is a Flexi Method skill in the Feel It group (FM 4.6). Name shame when it shows up, and treat yourself like someone you love.
When should I use Shine a Light on Shame?
Reach for it when this sounds like you: Feeling ashamed?
How do I practice Shine a Light on Shame?
Say "this is shame" out loud, then speak to yourself like a good friend would. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.
