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The Power of Shame in Men Who Are Depressed: Implications for Counselors
Author(s) -
Shepard David S.,
Rabinowitz Fredric E.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2013.00117.x
Subject(s) - shame , feeling , psychology , socialization , mood , power (physics) , social psychology , depressed mood , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , physics , quantum mechanics
Socialization processes leave many men prone to experience pervasive feelings of shame when confronted by challenging life events. These feelings may be associated with a depressed mood, requiring the help of a counselor. The authors review the literature on shame, its relationship to depression, and the socialization experiences that leave men vulnerable to shame. They then propose a framework and strategies for reducing shame in depressed men, illustrated with 3 case studies.