FPA Connect: A Darn Shame: Financial Shame and Its Antidotes

Shame is often used in an attempt to motivate people to do better, but shame exacerbates financial hardship and erodes the sense of self.

As financial counselors, we can support our clients as they work through shame and develop their belief in their capacity to learn and be successful in their finances.

In this session, we will discuss the impacts of shame on financial outcomes and how shame shows up in our clients and their money. Attendees will learn several techniques to avoid evoking shame in their clients, help their clients regulate and affirm their clients. These include building rapport, reinforcing autonomy, affirmations and reframing.

This session will provide a safe space to learn about shame to heal ourselves and support our client’s healing.

Presenter: Cynthia Hudson, AFC® is a financial counselor and educator in Northwestern Ohio. With a focus on disability and financial shame, she supports clients overcoming emotional, mental and practical barriers to their financial well-being.

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*AFCPE Professional Development  Refund Policy

Live and/or recorded AFCPE professional development webinars are non-refundable and non-transferable

Free for AFCPE® and FPA members