Why You Get Defensive

02/05/2023 52 min Temporada 7 Episodio 159
Why You Get Defensive

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You’ve heard of projection and repression. In our continuing series of the great minds of psychology, we explore the defense mechanisms developed by Anna Freud, first introduced by her father, Sigmund Freud. We discuss:Why defenses are important for the ego and a sign of a healthy mindHow Anna Freud expanded defense mechanisms by working with children of World War II in LondonSome of the defense mechanisms and their purposeHow to work with the defenses for a more conscious lifeThis podcast represents the opinions of Debra Berndt Maldonado and Robert Maldonado, PhD. The content here should not be taken as medical/mental health advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your mental healthcare professional for your mental health questions.Share Your Thoughts with Us...•••Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program brochure: https://www.creativemindlife.com/download-now-lct-brochure Stay Connected with Debra and Dr. Rob:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | creativemindlife.com | [email protected]