NEW Live Experiential Workshop!
Breaking the Cycle of Shame
Quiet your inner critic. Restore confidence.
Heal from trauma and build healthier attachments.
Join Dr. Diane Poole Heller for a LIVE 2.5-hour self-discovery session (with Q&A) where we explore strategies to address shame and find relief through self-compassion and daily healing practices.
- April 6, 2024 (Saturday)
11 am ET / 9 am MT / 8 am PT
Registration closes April 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT
“Sometimes, talking about shame takes great courage…”
Facing your shame and the effects it has on your life might sound uncomfortable and even scary. And truthfully, it can be because shame is so deeply personal.
However, choosing to face and learn from our own imperfections shows remarkable bravery.
From what I’ve witnessed throughout my career… it’s when we explore, acknowledge and accept our own vulnerabilities that we become more resilient.
But breaking the cycle of feeling ashamed isn’t something that happens all at once––it can take time and patience.
You see, you can’t avoid your emotions selectively. When you block bad feelings, you block the good ones too. By numbing shame, you numb joy.
Yet, when you understand the roots of shame and approach it with awareness, curiosity, compassion, and empathy, you can also let in other, more powerful emotions: Love. Hope. Awe. Excitement.
And that’s how you begin to heal.
With your heart open, you can rewrite the narrative playing in your head. You can quiet that inner critic. You can develop confidence and see your worth.
You don’t have to keep hiding. You don’t have to prove yourself. Without condition, you deserve a fulfilling and joyful life.
That’s why I’m here to guide you and support you in your healing journey, particularly as we confront challenging emotions that often accompany shame… such as envy, anger, or anxiety.
I truly believe healing is possible—both for ourselves and for others—by learning simple and practical skills that we can incorporate into our daily lives.
As we navigate these complex emotions, I’d be honored if you would join me in this journey of healing and learning.
—Special Offer! Just $47—
Introducing Breaking the Cycle of Shame,
a live 2.5-hour experiential workshop led by Dr. Diane Poole Heller
Stop Hurting. Start Healing.
- Explore where shame comes from––and why early trauma or attachment wounds can influence our adult relationships and behavior patterns.
- Counter your inner critic to break free from the self-blame cycle and nurture kindness and empathy towards yourself as a daily habit.
- Practice simple, yet powerful, experiential exercises that help you release shameful feelings, judgments, and expectations.
- Learn how to identify symptoms of shame and understand its effects on your body, mind, emotions, and behaviors.
- Learn to recognize the difference between unhealthy (toxic) shame and healthy shame, so you can manage emotions, cultivate self-compassion, and set healthy boundaries.
- Discover additional tools and resources to change negative narratives, restore your self-esteem and confidence, and build resilience.
You are worthy of love, acceptance and connection!
Here’s what’s included when you join us…
LIVE, 2.5-Hour Online Workshop Led by Dr. Diane Poole Heller + Q&A
In our time together, you’ll learn more about why we experience shame and how it becomes destructive in our lives. We’ll practice techniques and exercises to stop shame spirals and shift harmful thoughts––and we’ll explore ways you can begin to develop greater self-esteem and self-compassion.
At the end of the session, we’ve set aside time for Q&A where Diane will answer your questions LIVE.
In-Class / Take-Home Experiential Healing Exercises + Prompts
During the workshop, Diane will guide you through several experiential exercises that will help you deepen self-awareness and recognize where (and how) you feel shame.
You’ll also feel what it’s like to begin healing physically and emotionally as you release shame, judgment and self-blame—and instead, offer yourself kindness and empathy.
You’ll also get 30 days worth of self-directed exercises and prompts you can use daily to reinforce these skills and practice new, empowered thinking.
Follow-Along PDF Course Companion Workbook
Your interactive (digital or printable) PDF workbook is filled with helpful information, space for notes or personal insights, and prompts for deeper reflection.
You’ll find each exercise from the workshop outlined, plus easy-to-follow instructions for the self-directed exercises and additional resources that further support you in your ongoing healing journey.
- FREE Bonus: Symptoms of Unhealthy Shame Checklist
A valuable tool to assess and check progress.
This useful checklist helps you identify the most common signs of shame, so you can better understand how (and when) they affect your life, relationships, and work.
It’s yours FREE when you register for this workshop.
Can’t make it live? Sign up to get lifetime access to the recordings, including downloadable audio, written transcripts, workbooks, and slide handouts. You can revisit the training and guided exercises as often as you like!
Join us on Saturday, April 6th at 9 am MT!
All for only…
$
47
- 2.5-hour Training Session with Dr. Diane Poole Heller plus Q&A
- Interactive PDF Workbooks with in-class exercises + 30 days of take-home experiential activities
- BONUS Symptoms of Unhealthy Shame Checklist
- Private Course Portal with Lifetime Access to the Video Recording, Audio, Transcript & More
Guided practices and exercises––and plenty of time to get your questions answered.
Enrollment is OPEN until April 5, 2024. All sales final.
How do I let go of shame when I feel I’m not enough?
You are more than your shame. Here’s how to break free…
Have you ever been too harsh on yourself, excessively self-critical or react too strongly to small mistakes?
Maybe it was something simple––you spilled coffee on your shirt and felt an overwhelming sense of embarrassment—as if that stain defined your entire day.
Or maybe you stumbled over your words during a presentation at work and couldn’t shake off the feeling that everyone saw you as incompetent.
Moments like this may seem trivial, but they can be signs of a deeper issue: unresolved shame.
Shame is a powerful emotion that can shape our self-perception and interactions with the world.
It’s the voice that tells us we’re not good enough—that we have to hide our true selves to avoid judgment.
The problem with that is, when shame goes unaddressed, it can lead to a cycle of negative self-talk and self-doubt. It can hold us back from taking risks, forming meaningful relationships, and embracing our full potential.
Instead of moving forward, we stay stuck, unable to heal… disconnected, anxious, even damaging our physical health.
The good news is, there are ways to break free from this cycle and start your journey towards the healing and self-acceptance you deserve.
Understanding the origins of shame is a crucial first step.
When we start feeling shame, we often try to protect ourselves by hiding behind a “mask” that keeps us from feeling judged. But this only distances us from our true selves––and can even push away people who can help us feel better about ourselves and give us the support we need.
Developing self-awareness is key in the healing process. When we recognize that shame is a universal experience that affects us all, we can begin to challenge its hold on our lives.
By understanding ourselves and our actions better, we can make clearer decisions that are more aligned with our true selves.
The antidote to shame is empathy and compassion. When we quiet the inner critic that fuels our shame, we take away its power.
This freedom allows us to break the cycle of shame, resulting in a healthier life, where we embrace our vulnerabilities and form stronger, more satisfying relationships.
Ready to overcome deep-seated shame, restore your confidence, and begin a journey toward healthier attachment?
Hi, I'm Dr. Diane Poole Heller.
For over 35 years, I’ve been helping people just like you free themselves from the hurt that keeps them from opening their hearts, healing their wounds, and developing deep and lasting connection.
I know what it’s like to feel “not-good-enough” and afraid of being found out, and I know how to help.
I’ve written books, designed courses and trained thousands of therapists in the most effective methods for healing from trauma, repairing attachment, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
Whether you don’t have access to therapy, you’d like to begin exploring your relationship to shame in a different environment, or you are just gathering the courage to begin looking within, this Breaking the Cycle of Shame workshop is for you.
I invite you to join us if you…
- Often feel like others truly don’t know you—or worry they wouldn’t accept “the real you”—so you hold back, longing for deeper, more authentic relationships.
- Have trouble acknowledging your achievements or are reluctant to take risks, and you’re looking for tools and exercises to build your resilience and self-esteem.
- Often “hear” a harsh inner critic and want to learn strategies to quiet that voice, embrace your true self, and allow you to feel genuine self-acceptance and belonging.
- Struggle with trust, fearing disappointment and judgement from others, yet you wish to move past these beliefs and connect in a safe, supportive community.
- Often find yourself caught up in people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-criticism and you want to learn how to set healthy boundaries, boost your confidence, and be kinder to yourself.
- Feel moments of unworthiness or not being “enough” and are looking for simple exercises and daily habits that promote happiness, personal fulfillment, and healthier relationships.
This workshop is for ANYONE who wants to explore their relationship to shame for personal growth and inner healing.
Join us on Saturday, April 6th at 9 am MT!
All for only…
$
47
- 2.5-hour Training Session with Dr. Diane Poole Heller plus Q&A
- Interactive PDF Workbooks with in-class exercises + 30 days of take-home experiential activities
- BONUS Symptoms of Unhealthy Shame Checklist
- Private Course Portal with Lifetime Access to the Video Recording, Audio, Transcript & More
Guided practices and exercises––and plenty of time to get your questions answered.
Enrollment is OPEN until April 5, 2024. All sales final.