Author: graham
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What is a ‘circle of trust’?
A “circle of trust” is not one fixed psychological term. It usually means a small group of people with whom someone feels safe enough to be open, take social or emotional risks, and expect discretion, respect and good faith. The phrase is often used in group work, coaching, therapy and organisational development. In those settings,…
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On shame, shaming and the judgement of others
A recent exchange on WhatsApp has made me think about the nature of shame. I had politely asked someone to move an extended discussion from a general community group into a group created for that topic. A third person accused me of “naming and shaming” them. My first response was one of some puzzlement. Can…
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