Lesson 03 · Self-compassion

Letting Go of Unhealthy Guilt

Use the video, guided audio, and worksheet to separate healthy responsibility from global self-condemnation.

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Video

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The Weight of Guilt8 min 7 sec

Learn how guilt develops, how it differs from shame, and how to move from self-condemnation toward realistic responsibility and self-compassion.

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Audio

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Rewiring Your Brain's Guilt Circuit23 min 17 sec

A guided practice for loosening the guilt cycle and strengthening a more balanced, compassionate response.

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Worksheet

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Navigating Guilt and Reclaiming Your ValuesFillable PDF ·

An interactive exercise for distinguishing guilt from shame, examining responsibility, and reconnecting with your values.

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Interactive worksheet

Navigating Guilt and Reclaiming Your Values

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