Guilt & Shame: What’s the Difference?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Rebecca Sanders, MA, LPCC, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Outpatient Therapist.   Do you know the difference between guilt and shame?   You may think guilt and shame are the same feelings, however, they are vastly different.   While guilt is a result of a perceived wrong, shame is a powerful emotion that...