Journal of International Psychiatry

More and more people realize that shame plays an important role in the development and maintenance of trauma, but people know little about effective interventions to reduce shame. In this case, an effective way to alleviate the problem of traumatic shame is to introduce self-compassion. Firstly, this paper explores the interaction mechanism between trauma and shame from a negative perspective, and sorts out the negative effects of traumatic shame. Secondly, from a positive perspective, this paper explores the buffering effect of self-compassion on traumatic shame, and reviews the empirical research status of shame and self-compassion in different types of trauma. Thirdly, it further introduces the current mainstream self-compassion intervention measures and its application in traumatic shame. Finally, it expounds the shortcomings of this paper and puts forward suggestions for future research directions.

Trauma; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Shame; Traumatic shame; Self-compassion; Intervention measure