An Extended Learning Workshop · 3 Hours

Shadows of Shame

With Troy L. Love, MSW, LCSW

About the workshop

Many of our most painful patterns are driven by shame we learned long before we had words for it. In this workshop, we explore the “Shadows of Shame,” the protective parts of ourselves that took shape in response to unmet attachment needs and old emotional wounds. Through storytelling, reflection, and practical tools from the Finding Peace model, we look at how to recognize these patterns, understand the needs underneath them, and begin responding with more awareness, compassion, and emotional regulation.

What you'll take from our time together

By the end of the workshop, you'll be able to:

• Understand what the “Shadows of Shame” are, and how shame-based protective strategies develop in response to unmet attachment needs and emotional wounds.
• Recognize common shame-driven patterns, things like defensiveness, control, withdrawal, perfectionism, or self-criticism, in yourself and in others.
• See the connection between attachment wounds and the shame responses that shape how we behave in relationships.
• Notice how shame-based coping affects emotional regulation, communication, and relational trust.
• Use practical tools from the Finding Peace framework to build awareness, ease shame reactivity, and move toward healthier ways of relating.

Times by region

This three-hour workshop begins at 6:00 p.m. Berlin time (CEST), that's:

Practical information

🎥 Recording access
If you would like to revisit the workshop, you can add recording access for an extra €2 (≈ $2.32 / £1.73) when you book. You will receive a 180-day replay, with access details sent within one week after the workshop. To keep the live space safe, the recording is not shared publicly.

💸 Refund policy
Need to cancel? You can get a full refund up to one week before the workshop. After that, we may not be able to offer a full refund, but we are flexible. Just reach out to us and we will figure something out together.

🎓 Scholarship spots
We set aside a limited number of scholarship spots for each workshop, first come, first served. If a reduced price helps you be here, use the code CIRCLE20 at checkout to claim a Friend ticket at 20% off. Once the scholarship spots for that workshop are taken, the code will stop working, so it's worth registering early if you need it.

About the presenter

Our workshops and community gatherings are educational and recovery-supportive. They complement, rather than replace, professional mental health care or your existing recovery program. Guest presenters contribute as independent experts and their participation does not constitute a therapeutic relationship.