Laura Giles (LCSW) is a trauma specialist who believes that connection is the secret sauce to creating a meaningful life. Her holistic approach helps people move from surviving to thriving by building healthy relationships with themselves, others, and the planet.

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Dina Saalisi is the author of LISTENING TO FLOWERS: Positive Affirmations to Invoke the Healing Energy of the 38 Bach Flowers. She is a Healer, Author, and Educator with skills as a National Board Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC,) Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP,) and Certified Hypnotherapist. She lives in Los Angeles and hosts workshops at her studio in Helena, California.

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Healing shame involves a deeper self-exploration. Healing also means recognizing that your worth is not defined by your mistakes or how others may judge you. It is vitally important to separate yourself from who you are from what you have done or what’s been done to you. Self-compassion, empathy, and support from others is also crucial to your healing. Focus on building a positive sense of self, focus on your strengths, and connect with people who accept and love you unconditionally can help diminish the power of shame and foster a healthier, more compassionate view of yourself. You are worth this!

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Guilt is a feeling that comes up when you think you’ve done something wrong or made a mistake. It’s like an inner voice telling you that you didn’t act in the best way possible, based on your own values or what you believe to be “right.” For example, if you cheat on a test and then feel bad about it because you value honesty, that feeling is guilt. You guilt or your desire to not feel guilty may guide your actions and behaviors, and it may nudge you to make things right, like apologizing to someone you’ve hurt.

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June K. Collins is a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach. In 2012, she lost her son, Kaleb, and found herself hitting rock bottom and not understanding how to rebuild her life without Kaleb in it. During this time, she found a passion with the mind and how individuals react to trauma. Through her own experience and education, she now helps other women rebuild and find purpose in their life.

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