{"product_id":"the-shame-response-to-rejection","title":"The Shame Response to Rejection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shame response is a primitive physiological response to a rejection of oneself by another. The discomfort of this response may vary from intense physical pain to one that is barely noticeable  if at all. When this pain is sufficient  it causes anger that may be directed outward against another or inward against oneself. The intensity of the shame response  hence the intensity of the pain and anger  is related to the significance of the other  the significance of witnesses to the rejection  one s vulnerability  whether or not the rejection is of oneself or an aspect of oneself  and if the rejection comes as a surprise. When most intense (i.e. most painful)  the shame response may include a tightness of the throat  nausea  stomach pain  and a sense that the contents of one s chest and abdomen are collapsing  exploding  or imploding. In reviewing what preceded an act of violence  it is necessary to determine whether the assailant had experienced a shame response and how intense it was. Understanding that a shame response can lead to anger and violence allows for the prevention of violence. This requires that individuals do not experience rejections that are so painful as to lead to violence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968281276469,"sku":"ByrdShop_0965992004","price":61.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780965992008.jpg?v=1770650719","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-shame-response-to-rejection","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}