Part 2: Understanding Shame – Live Course / Workshop with Dr. Stephan Marks – July 22, 2025

Continuation: Understanding and confronting shame
A workshop with psychodynamic expert Dr. Stephan Marks

An invitation to face an often overlooked emotion with clarity and compassion – now in the second part.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Live via Zoom

Lecturers and companions: Dr. Stephan Marks, Motoki Tonn and Michael Nickel, live music.

Shame is a quiet yet powerful emotion. You may recognize it as withdrawal, as inner stagnation, as the feeling of not being enough. Shame often operates in secret – yet profoundly influences how we feel, act, present ourselves, or hide. That's precisely why it deserves our attention.

In this 2.5-hour workshop, you'll have the opportunity to better understand shame—not analytically from the outside, but with inner clarity and an open, safe space. You'll discover the role shame plays in your life—and how you can develop more freedom, connection, and self-compassion through new perspectives.

👉 Did you miss the first part?
No problem – when you book this second part, you'll automatically receive access to the recording of the first workshop , which you can watch at your own pace. This way, you can fully understand the content of the entire program – even afterward.

What awaits you:

🌀 A deep insight into the dynamics and function of shame – with Dr. Stephan Marks , internationally recognized expert on the psychodynamics of shame
💬 Impulses and research on shame, dignity, vulnerability and healthy pride
🪞 Reflection: How does shame manifest itself in your everyday life, your body, your relationships – and on a societal level?
🧭 Practice: You will learn how to develop a language and awareness for shame

Who is the workshop for?

For anyone interested in personal development, emotional depth, and authentic interaction. No prior knowledge is necessary—just the desire to understand yourself a little better.

About Dr. Stephan Marks

Dr. Stephan Marks, social scientist, supervisor, and nonfiction author. For many years, Marks has been training professionals in educational and psychosocial fields on the topics of shame and human dignity. Stephan Marks led the research project "History and Memory." He is a founding member and long-time chairman of the board of Erinnern und Lernen eV (Remembering and Learning Association), as well as a founding member of the Freiburg Institute for Human Rights Education.