The Psychology of Shame Theory and Treatment of Shame-Based Syndromes – Gershen Kaufman

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In this classic volume, Kaufman synthesizes object relations theory, interpersonal theory, and, in particular, Silvan Tompkins’s affect theory, to provide a powerful and multidimensional view of shame. Using his own clinical experience, he illustrates the application of affect theory to general classes of shame-based syndromes including compulsive; schizoid, depressive, and paranoid; sexual dysfunction; splitting; and sociopathic. This second edition includes two new chapters in which Dr. Kaufman presents shame as a societal dynamic and shows its impact on culture. He examines the role of shame in shaping the evolving identity of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, and expands his theory of governing scenes. This new edition will continue to be of keen interest to clinical psychiatrists as well as graduate students.

1. Foreword to the First Edition, by Silvan Tompkins
   Preface to the Second Edition
   Preface to the First Edition
   Acknowledgments
   Part I: A Developmental Theory of Shame, Identity, and the Self
2. Phenomenology and Facial Signs of Shame
3. The Face of Shame Over the Life Cycle
4. Internalization of Shame
5. Psychological Magnification of Shame Scenes
6. Reformulating Psychopathology
7. Part II: Psychotherapeutic Intervention
8. Restoring the Interpersonal Bridge
9. Returning Internalized Shame to Its Interpersonal Origins
10. Identity Regrowth and Healing Shame
11. Developing Equal Power in Current Relationships and the Family of Origin
12. Time-Limited Group-Focused Treatment for Shame-Based Syndromes
13. A Language of the Self
14. Part III: Contemporary Problems
15. Identity, Culture, and Ideology
16. Governing Scenes in Personality and Culture
17. Bbliography
    Index