The Psychology of Shame: Theory and Treatment of Shame-Based Syndromes by Gershen Kaufman

The Psychology of Shame: Theory and Treatment of Shame-Based Syndromes

Gershen Kaufman

364 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

nonfiction psychology challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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In this classic volume, Kaufman synthesizes object relations theory, interpersonal theory, and, in particular, Silvan Tompkins's affect theory, to provide a powerful and multidimensional view of shame. Using his own clinical experience, he illustr...

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