🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.23 – The Link Between Shame and Harm: Shame whispers that you’re broken, and that voice fuels the urge to self-harm. It convinces you that pain is deserved, but shame lies. When people experience trauma or rejection, shame fills the silence left behind. It makes it hard to accept kindness or forgive mistakes. Understanding this link reveals why harm can feel like punishment turned comfort. Breaking it starts with naming shame out loud; secrets give it strength. Replacing “I’m bad” with “I’m hurting” changes everything. Compassion toward yourself interrupts shame’s grip. Writing letters of forgiveness to yourself can lighten emotional weight. Sharing your story with a safe listener replaces judgment with understanding. Every time you choose kindness over criticism, shame loses ground. Healing begins when you see harm as misplaced pain, not proof of failure. You are worthy of peace even after mistakes. Self-forgiveness is freedom disguised as bravery.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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