Breaking the Cycle – Shame, Guilt, and Opposite Action in DBT

From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2

In today’s episode we dive deep into shame, guilt, and the DBT skill of Opposite Action—a powerful tool to help us break free from the emotional traps that keep us stuck. Many of us struggle with feelings of self-blame and unworthiness, but understanding the difference between guilt and shame is the first step in learning how to navigate these emotions in a healthy way.

We’ll explore:
✔️ The key differences between shame and guilt
✔️ How Opposite Action helps us challenge unhelpful emotions
✔️ Practical steps to apply this skill in real life
✔️ Why pushing past discomfort is essential for emotional growth

If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by guilt or trapped in a cycle of shame, this episode is for you!

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**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**