Help your fellow human beings: Free workshop on shame and powerlessness!”

Help your fellow human beings: Free workshop on shame and powerlessness!”

What's on the program in Borken on August 21st? The Social Psychiatric Association and the Social Psychiatric Service of the Borken District invite you to an exciting event: "Dealing with shame, powerlessness, helplessness. How can those involved support each other?" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the FARB, Markt 15. Free of charge and without prior registration, this event offers relatives, those affected and professionals from the psychosocial field the opportunity to exchange ideas about central emotions that are often related to mental illnesses.

When it comes to mental illness, feelings such as shame and guilt are often insurmountable and have a major impact on the lives of those affected. Loud online-psychotherapie.de Many who struggle with mental illness not only feel shame about their situation, but also guilt, which brings additional burden. These emotions can lead to withdrawal and isolation, suppressing self-esteem and the ability to act. While shame and guilt fulfill social functions to a moderate extent, when they are exaggerated they can have negative effects that extend to suicidal crises.

A place for support and understanding

The event aims to promote empathy and understanding as well as to strengthen each other and develop solutions. It provides a platform to talk about the emotional hurdles that are often associated with shame and guilt. The challenges should not be underestimated: stigmatization and social prejudices increase the feelings of shame and guilt of those affected, which can make the path to healing more difficult.

WHO estimates that over 150 million people in the European Region live with mental illness and only a third of those affected receive the care they need. This highlights the need to change societal attitudes towards mental health as well WHO/Europe determines. The newly formed Mental Health Alliance aims to address these gaps in care to promote the well-being of all, especially the most vulnerable groups.

Scientific understandings and coping strategies

What can each individual do? Valuable support comes from psychoeducation, social support and professional help. Practical exercises incorporated into everyday life can help reduce the negative effects of shame and guilt. Self-compassion training is particularly helpful - a method that shows that patience and understanding are the key to putting entrenched emotions back in perspective.

The event on August 21st is an invitation to exchange ideas about these issues and find support. Together, those affected, relatives and specialists can find new ways to cope. Further information about the organizers and how to contact them can be found on the websites Borken SPD district and Borken SPV district to find. Contact persons are Lukas Schröer on Tel. 02861/681-6025 and Ulrike Wendholt on Tel. 02861/681-6012.”