Temporality And Shame: Perspectives From Psycho... -

The book (2017), edited by Ladson Hinton and Neil Linnell, explores how the painful experience of shame disrupts a person’s sense of time. It brings together psychoanalysts and philosophers to examine how shame "freezes" the present and traps individuals in their past. Core Themes and Concepts

: While healthy development involves moving forward (linear time), shame often forces a circular or repetitive experience where the individual constantly relives past failures or traumas.

: Who often explores the evolutionary and neurological roots of these feelings. Temporality and Shame: Perspectives from Psycho...

: Because shame requires an observer (even if that observer is internal), the book looks at how the "gaze" of another person can instantly shift one’s temporal experience from being a participant in the world to being a scrutinized object. Key Perspectives

: Several chapters discuss how shame isn't just personal but historical. This includes how collective traumas (like colonialism or war) create "historical shame" that passes through generations, affecting how entire groups perceive their future. The book (2017), edited by Ladson Hinton and

: The editors who frame the intersection of Jungian, Freudian, and philosophical thought.

: For therapists, the guide suggests that healing from shame requires "re-starting" the patient's clock. This involves moving from a state of "frozen" shame to one of "becoming," where the past is integrated rather than just repeated. Notable Contributors The volume features diverse voices, including: : Who often explores the evolutionary and neurological

: Shame often feels like an eternal "now." When a person experiences deep shame, the flow of time seems to stop, leaving them trapped in a moment of exposure or perceived inadequacy.