The Different Faces Of Guilt: Presented by Odette Geldenhuys
About the Presenter
Dr. Odette Geldenhuys is a senior lecturer at Cornerstone Institute in the Psychology department. Working abroad as a psychologist, play therapist and counsellor, her passion to work within the scope of psychotherapy (using an eclectic approach) supporting families, children and staff of educational institutions made her become aware of the unspoken emotions that affect a person’s well-being.
Dr. Odette Geldenhuys
SENIOR LECTURER CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY
Aim
The aim of the workshop is to create a sense of awareness that guilt is so much more than just an abstract noun. Due to its complex nature, we are aware of what guilt is but the many faces of guilt has an effect on our well-being and we need to be aware how this influences our life in all settings (school, house, marriage, children, work, friends, family)
What will be covered?
CASE STUDIES
Case studies will be presented.
GUILT COMPLEX
What is a Guilt Complex? Unpacking the Abstract emotion and seeing its many faces
GUILT IN TRAUMA
Guilt in Trauma – What does this do to you?
CHARACTERISTICS OF GUILT
Characteristics of Guilt – guilt is so much more than what we think. Understanding that we are looking at a complex entity that affects so much more in your life.
CAUSES OF GUILT
Causes of Guilt – the effect guilt has on you in your everyday life.
TYPES OF GUILT
Types of Guilt: eye-opening moments of how guilt appears in your life without you even noticing it.
TREATMENT
Treatment – I know now I am experiencing Guilt and need help – what do I have to do?
COPING WITH GUILT
Coping with guilt – there is a support system, you are not alone.
Outcomes
1.
To be more aware that guilt, if not spoken about, can influence your well-being.
2.
To have tools to regulate guilt to be a mechanism of change.
3.
To strengthen and build the participants sense of self, be aware of the many faces of guilt.