During this time we worry about what others, including our peers, think about us. 

Shame and Adolescence

Compassion-focused therapy is an integrated psychotherapeutic approach designed to train individuals in cultivating inner safeness, developing a self-generated internal soothing system, and replacing shame and harsh self-criticism with qualities such as self-kindness, self-understanding, contentment, and gentle self-care.

Compassion-focused Therapy

Shame is feeling inferior. It can result from interactions. This can affect emotions, which influence behavior and can cause symptoms, either internal or external.

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Interpersonal stress during adolescence affects adult mental health. During adolescence individuals form their ethnic-racial identity, pursue romantic relationships, and become more independent. Immigrants specifically may face discrimination and language barriers. 

Interpersonal Stress During Adolescence

Paulo, M., Vagos, P., Ribeiro Da Silva, D., & Rijo, D. (2020). The role of shame and shame coping strategies on internalizing/externalizing symptoms: Differences across gender in adolescents. European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 17(4), 578–597. https://doi-org.proxy.wichita.edu/10.1080/17405629.2019.1682991

The role of shame and shame coping strategies on internalizing/externalizing symptoms: Differences across gender in adolescents

This is a developmentally sensitive time as it builds foundational cognitive schemas, life history strategies, and physiological responses. 

Developmental Changes During Early and Middle Adolescence

Shame

Males do more self-deception for autonomy and status, and females do more impression management to build interpersonal relationships. 

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