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. In this book, Blackman catalogs 101 defenses - the most ever compiled - with descriptions practical for use in everyday assessment and treatment of psychopathology. The many practical tips interspersed throughout this text make it an excellent reference tool for students and experienced clinicians.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Catalogue: 101 defenses are documented for easy reference.
- Practical Descriptions: Each defense is described in a way that is applicable for everyday use.
- Supportive Therapy Techniques: Guidance on how to detect and interpret defenses.
- User-Friendly Design: Features that facilitate understanding of psychological defenses in daily life.
Additional Information
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. He explains how to detect and interpret a defense and offers supportive therapy techniques.
