
About the Course:
Welcome to a transformative series designed to confront and conquer one of the most pervasive obstacles to a full, joy-filled life: shame. This isn't just about understanding a difficult emotion; it's about embarking on a profound journey towards healing and freedom.

Many of us, myself included, have experienced how shame can keep us stuck in trauma. For too long, I found myself unable to ask for help, trapped by an inner vow not to seek assistance, the profound shame associated with my issues, and the deep-seated fear of rejection and abandonment if people truly saw the real me. This often manifests as wearing the "I'm fine!" mask, pretending all is well even when, deep down, we are falling apart. I have lived there and mastered that façade for most of my life.
This series will illuminate the devastating effects of shame and rejection, exploring its deep roots—from childhood traumas and family dynamics to generational patterns and cultural beliefs. It acknowledges that often, only when the pain outweighs our shame will we be willing to truly deal with our issues.
Through practical teaching, personal stories of breakthrough, and actionable tools like self-assessment checklists, you will gain a deeper understanding of what shame is and how it impacts you. More importantly, you will discover how to appropriate God's love and forgiveness, dismantle strongholds, and walk in a true culture of honour and dignity, despising shame as Jesus did. Prepare to experience God's love, heal from past wounds, and be equipped to live—and love—more fully.
Lessons:
This is a 7 video teaching set and has an accompanying Workbook which includes the following teaching topics and prayer ministry demonstrations:
# | LESSON | DURATION | DATE |
1 | Shame? Who, Me? (How to recognise Shame in your life.) | 1h; 02m; 42s | 21/08/24 |
2 | Shame & its Devastating Effects: Shame/Guilt, what's the difference? | 1h; 07m; 43s | 28/08/24 |
3 | Rejection & Shame | 1h; 05m; 16s | 04/09/24 |
4 | The Roots of Shame & Rejection go Deep - Part 1 | 1h; 03m; 02s | 11/09/24 |
5 | The Roots of Shame & Rejection go Deep - Part 2 A Closer Look | 1h; 08m; 15s | 18/09/24 |
6 | Strongholds of Shame | 1h; 14m; 15s | 25/09/24 |
7 | Ministry Demonstration & Blessing Prayer | 1h; 03m; 07s | 02/10/24 |
Session Format:

Instructor
Sandra Selmer-Kersten

Sandra served on staff with John and Paula Sandford and Elijah House Ministries, USA for 9 years. Sandra married her husband Peter in 2011 relocating to New Zealand, and establishing her own ministry, House of Nacham. (Nacham is a Hebrew word which means to comfort, console, to have compassion for; to repent, to have a change of heart, mind, conduct and purpose).
Sandra has presented conferences, seminars, and Elijah House schools in 14 countries, and has specialised in the area of trauma resolve since 2005. She has taken trauma teams to Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake, international trauma teams into the typhoon Haiyan ravaged areas of the Philippines, areas destroyed by the 2013 earthquake in Bohol, Native American villages in Alaska, and trained counsellors and worked with women rescued from the sex trade in India. Recently she and her teams ministered to New Zealanders affected by Cyclone Gabriel.
She and her husband Peter continue to work with Elijah House around the world; teaching, training, and equipping.
Your Facilitator
Patrizia Schwartz

Guiding hearts toward healing, growth, and God’s restoring love.
Patrizia Schwartz is a compassionate course facilitator, artist, and mentor whose work flows from a deep well of faith and creativity. Through her Healing 💔heARTs💖 ministry, she helps individuals discover wholeness by integrating biblical truth with the power of personal reflection and creative expression.
Rooted in the promise of Isaiah 61, Patrizia gently leads others through journeys of healing and transformation — helping them uncover beauty in their brokenness and find renewed purpose in Christ. Her approach is both tender and insightful, combining heartfelt teaching, creative practice, and Spirit-led discernment to create safe spaces where lives are restored and joy is reborn.
a.k.a. Trixi
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