101 Defenses

How the Mind Shields Itself

De: Jerome S. Blackman M.D. F.A.P.A.

Narrado por: Sean Pratt

Defenses are mental operations that restore or maintain psychic equilibrium when people feel that they cannot manage emotions that stem from conflict; they remove components of unpleasant emotions from conscious awareness. For example, using sex, food, or hostility to relieve tension - that's a defense - catalogued here as entry number 68: Impulsivity. Screaming at someone can be a defense. Playing golf can be a defense. So can saving money. Or at least all of these activities may involve defenses. In this audiobook, Blackman catalogs 101 defenses - the most ever compiled - with descriptions practical for use in everyday assessment and treatment of psychopathology. He explains how to detect and interpret a defense and offers supportive therapy techniques. The many practical tips interspersed throughout this audio make it an excellent reference tool for students and experienced clinicians, and allows all listeners to experience how psychological defenses operate in everyday life.

©2004 Taylor & Francis Books, Inc. (P)2017 Gildan Media, LLC

Detailed

Extensive and very thorough great information and examples. Getting it for my collection. It’s a keeper

Very informative

I like that he explained how human emotions can at times be like an electrical breaker for some people & they reach a point they just switch off because no more can be processed. I work on cars & electrical stuff but would like to understand people better so I loved this book.