Most crises and mental disorders are linked to feelings of shame and guilt. When tormenting self-devaluation and social anxieties take over, this guide, developed from therapeutic practice, can help. It encourages those affected to engage compassionately with these feelings and serves both as a companion book for therapy and as a self-help guide. Why do we feel guilty? What functions do guilt and shame serve? What do the internalized rules look like, and do they still make sense? Reflecting on one's own individual experiences of shame and guilt and exploring their origins also means establishing a connection to one's own needs. One can learn to articulate them appropriately and take care to satisfy them. Because those who are capable of feeling shame and guilt possess empathy and can also express it.