Psychological Defenses in Everyday Life

Presenter: PsychAlive

by Robert W. Firestone, Ph.D.
Joyce Catlett, M.A.

Psychological Defenses in Everyday Life is a rich resource that broadens personal understanding by examining the origins of childhood pain, subsequent defense formation, and the pervasiveness and destructiveness of resulting maladaptive, addictive behaviors in adults.

The authors point a way toward reversing the damaging process that keeps individuals from experiencing genuine satisfaction. The clarity and empathic tone of the book make it a valuable adjunct to psychotherapy. Many clinicians have recommended it to their patients to enhance their understanding of the defense system.

1989, New York: Human Sciences Press, Inc
2000, Santa Barbara: The Glendon Association

ISBN: 0967668417

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