Control, rage, victimization, depression, perfectionism, procrastination, and addictive disorders are pervasive issues that sabotage recovery - be it recovery from family issues or addiction. The thread that connects these issues is trauma - physical or emotional.

Claudia Black, in her dynamic speaking style of relating stories and using a color floor graphic, provides the viewer with an understanding of the faulty beliefs connected to these issues and the relationship to unhealthy shame stemming from trauma.

In closing she reminds viewers of "First Things First" and walks through a step-by-step process wherein one can say "No" to shame based beliefs and "Yes" to recovery.

*Reproducible handouts relating to this video may be downloaded from our website.