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Shame Compass (Nathanson)

Four predictable directions

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Shame pulls in four predictable directions (Nathanson's compass): withdraw, attack self, attack other, avoid. Notice which you use most and pick a different response.

Withdraw — when / how it shows up
Attack self — when / how
Attack other — when / how
Avoid (numb / distract) — when / how
My default direction and its cost
One alternative response (name the feeling, tell one safe person, self-compassion break)
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