20 - Kyira Wackett and Exploring Shame

11/12/2023 28 min Episodio 20
20 - Kyira Wackett and Exploring Shame

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Here's what to expect on the podcast:In what ways does cultural shame impact individuals and their behavior in various social settings?What misconceptions or myths do people commonly believe about shame?How can neurodiverse individuals effectively navigate and overcome feelings of shame?What are some common sources or triggers of shame experienced by neurodivergent individuals?And much more! About Kyira:Kyira Wackett is a licensed mental health therapist, facilitator, and creator. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, Jordan, and her daughter, Everly. She is the owner of Adversity Rising, where she equips people with the confidence and skills to write their own stories. She also sees patients in a private therapy practice treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma. She has been speaking on topics related to mental health and well-being for over 10 years and focuses on balancing insight and action to create meaningful and sustainable change.Her specialties lie in communication, boundary setting, distress tolerance, forgiveness (self and others), and cognitive reframing and empowerment. She believes that all of us have the capacity to author our own stories and relinquish the holds of shame, fear, and anxiety if we can learn to do the hard work, sit in the discomfort to face our true selves and trust the process. Connect with Kyira Wackett!Website: https://adversityrising.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adversityrisingUntethering Shame Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3Nh4OPQ Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.comEmail: [email protected]: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultation
Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent

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