With fine academic credentials and an outgoing personality, Dr.
Fishkin is an articulate professional and straight talker who
believes in sharing his experiences and insights about human
behavior without the need for cliché, "psychobabble," or statistics
to reinforce his words. His clarity of thought and speech are
immediately related to by any audience, as are his amusing and
illuminating anecdotes collected from years of professional
experience.
Gerald Loren Fishkin, M.S., Ph.D., has been focused on helping
people for most of his life. He has been a practicing
psychotherapist and author in southern California since 1970. For
more about Dr. Gerald Loren Fishkin, M.S., Ph.D., visit http:
//drgeraldfishkin.com
"The Science of Shame and Its Treatment is a detailed description
of the nature of shame and brings clarity to this much maligned
emotion. It is a must read for therapists who are helping their
clients move from believing they are worthless to knowing they have
inherent worth." -- "Pia Mellody Author & Senior Therapist at The
Meadows Treatment Center"
"The Science of Shame and Its Treatment is a comprehensive and
practical resource to help all of us understand shame better as
well as treat shame more effectively. His case studies reveal
first-hand the impact of shame and the role shame plays in overall
mental health and recovery. Anyone in a helping profession will
benefit from employing this tool in their arsenal to help bring
about healing and hope." -- "Sean Walsh, Chief Executive Officer,
The Meadows Treatment Centers"
"Dr. Gerald Fishkin's comprehensive and compassionate resource The
Science of Shameand Its Treatment offers both people in recovery
and clinicians, hope that by addressing underlying shame we can
create a life filled with harmony and peace." -- "Sherry Gaba,
LCSW, author of the award winning book, The Law of Sobriety:
Attracting Positive Energy"
"This is an intriguing and thought-provoking book about the little
voice in our heads that whispers (or shouts) that we are just not
good enough ... the voice of shame. Shame, according to the author,
is different from guilt, in that guilt is a feeling of wrongness
about something one has done whereas shame feels that way about who
one intrinsically is. Shame begins in infancy, even pre-verbally,
when some trauma or abuse from a trusted caregiver leads a child to
feel that they are not good enough to have the love and care they
require but lack. However, compassion-based therapy, which helps
explore patients' childhood trauma, can bring healing and
wholeness.
There is much to ponder in this book. Readers will appreciate the
knowledgeable but accessible writing style that avoids jargon while
staying firmly rooted in good science."--Gretchen Wagner "San
Francisco Book Review"
"Understanding that shame is not equivalent with guilt, narcissism,
or genuine criticism is vital in overcoming the stigma that is
negative self-talk, in becoming and staying healthy. Dr. Fishkin
not only presents readers with the identification and analysis of a
problem, he offers therapeutic solutions. The case studies included
in the book give us a sense of the kind of action that needs to be
taken. These actions are preventative, pragmatic, and sustainable
to maintain lasting healing and foster health. It is no easy task
to isolate, identify, or express toxic shame. It is always easier
to deal with symptoms rather than the core issue, and this is what
makes The Science of Shame and Its Treatment not just compelling
but an arresting work. Whether or not you are dealing with trauma,
emotional distress, or abusive behavior, The Science of Shame and
Its Treatment is vital to understanding not just other selves but
one's self. Dr. Fishkin has made a foray into a fresh field of
study, one that could aid countless people in a myriad of
ways."
--Daniel Casey, Professor of English and author
"The Science of Shame and Its Treatment is invaluable for anyone in
a therapeutic process. Dr. Fishkin's in-depth discussion on shame
begins by first defining and clarifying the difference between
shame and guilt. That alone is worth the price of the book!" --A.D.
Burks author of Sex & Surrender: An Addict's Journey
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