TED Talks: Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Shame

Brené Brown touches on elements that are very relevant for anyone struggling with compassion fatigue.

In her first 2010 talk, Brené discusses her research findings on vulnerability. Click here to view.

In the second Ted Talk, Brené talks about shame and about the challenge of dealing with the immense success of her first TED talk. Click here to view. There are some gems in this presentation – watch for the section where she speaks of shame and how men cope, and the other where she discusses the difference between shame and guilt. 

Beautiful, moving work based on years of Dr Brown’s research.