Shame, Shadow Work & Healing Collective Pain
I joined my dear friend and colleague Erin O’Brien, MA, LPC on her podcast To Dare Together. When we recorded this a few weeks ago, we were already processing the brutal murder of Renee Good and the ripple effects it sent throughout the country. Listen Here.
We sat down for an authentic and thoughtful conversation about shame, shadow work, and collective pain. We explored why these concepts are not just clinical theories, but essential frameworks for enduring and making sense of the violence, trauma, and indignity that we are witnessing and living through.
If you are seeking language for the weight you are carrying, I hope this conversation offers some grounding.
Keren Sofer, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, clinical consultant, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. She specializes in shame theory, attachment, and relational psychotherapy, providing therapy for individuals and couples nationwide via PSYPACT as well as specialized training and case consultation for mental health professionals.
Interested in clinical consultation or shame-informed therapy? Reach out to schedule a free consultation.
