Integrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of Defense Mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology.
Many lucid examples illustrate what these Mechanisms look like in everyday life; the impact of age, g.
The author describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress.
Integrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of Defense Mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology