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Grapple with Guilt, Shed the Shame
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 Grapple
with Guilt, Shed the Shame: Getting Over Your Past &
On With Your Life
by Sheila M. Luck / 10-session book-workbook in PDF Format
PDF
Format - Digital Download
Page Count: 175 pp.
ISBN 10: 0-9792089-6-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-9792089-6-6 |
Excerpt:
“Toxic shame manifests itself in many forms. It may
be the root cause for feelings of insecurity, lack of self-confidence,
depression, humiliation, helplessness, weakness, shyness
and low self-esteem. It might be the basis for a variety
of negative behaviors involving issues such as an inability
to say no, an inability to make decisions, procrastination,
underachieving, self-condemnation, self-criticism, withdrawal
from other people or social settings, and self-destructive
behaviors. Self-destructive behaviors include excessive
spending, eating disorders, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, sexual
addictions, and self-mutilation.
“Often, seemingly positive behaviors
can also be based in shame, particularly if the person practices
these behaviors in excess. These include perfectionism,
overachieving, over-working, domineering leadership, over-pleasing,
and self-sacrificing. I have lived a lifetime grappling
with guilt and trying to shed my shame. In telling about
one aspect of my life related to my crisis pregnancy at
age seventeen, I will try to show the pervasive impact of
guilt and shame. At the same time, I want to leave you with
a sense of hope. At some point in our lives, we will all
grapple with our guilt. At some point, many of us will want
to shed our shame.”
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About the Author
Sheila M. Luck is a speaker and
writer with Connecting Choices in Greenville, WI. She is
also an attorney with a passion for research, writing, public
speaking, and teaching. Sheila worked as in-house legal
counsel for 18 years. She is currently an adjunct professor
with Lakeland College, teaching various law-related courses.
Sheila has been married for 21 years to Wayne, and they
have two teenage daughters. She received her undergraduate
degree in Industrial Technology from University of Wisconsin-Platteville
and her law degree from Marquette University.
What the Reviewers are saying about Grapple
with Guilt...
“Guilt and shame emanate
from fear…of what others may think, of failure, of
loss, of future emotional hurt or physical harm, and of
simple embarrassment. We can hold so much guilt and shame
that we can become immobilized. In Grapple with Guilt, Shed
the Shame, Sheila Luck provides an excellent group process
for people to recognize and rid themselves of the guilt
and shame that can trap any of us. I strongly recommend
it!”
—Dr. Thomas J. Wiltzius, PhD, LPC
Senior Vice President – Organizational Consulting
Right Management
“Grapple with Guilt, Shed the Shame is a helpful tool
to address a common yet complicated issue in a prayerful,
biblical manner. The personal stories help the reader to
understand how guilt and shame may be impacting his or her
life, while the discussion and homework facilitates the
processing of related emotions.”
—Victoria A. Gossens, LSCW, Appleton, WI
“Satan’s master plan of deception often uses false
guilt and shame, tempting people to doubt the unconditional
love of God’s forgiveness. However, God uses genuine
guilt to alert us to specific wrong actions. In my years
of ministry, I have seen great emotional and spiritual struggle
in people trying to discern the difference. This Bible study
offers an opportunity to reflect on this challenge and discover
the powerful grace of God.”
—Jeannie Hannemann, M.A.
Founder of Elizabeth Ministry International
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