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Shamefacedness

moral

Classification

Category

moral

Cardinal Virtue

Temperance

Type

potential

Clinical Applications

  • Complete shamelessness and harmful behavior
  • Difficulty recognizing impact on others
  • Narcissistic patterns and entitlement
  • Boundary and respect violations

CCMMP Integration

We are Created with healthy shame—appropriate self-consciousness about our dignity and impact. Fallen shamelessness loses respect for ourselves and others; toxic shame crushes us. Grace enables right shame—the humble recognition of our failings paired with trust in forgiveness.

Virtue Overview

Category

moral

Cardinal Virtue

Temperance

Therapeutic Tags

self_esteemrelationshipsanxiety
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