Psychoanalysis
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Defense Mechanisms
Jackson, a therapist, works with clients to identify clients' defense mechanisms and get them to
express their true feelings. For example, Sally may use the defense mechanism reaction
formation by saying the exact opposite of how she feels or whatever it impulsive, to avoid the
anxiety of possibly getting rejected. Another defense mechanism is displacement where one
takes their feelings towards someone and displace them towards someone or something else.
Sally, who gets asked out to the dance by Steve, acts like she has a crush on Steve even though in
reality, she thinks he's gross and still has a crush on Marcus.
Eventually, Sally is able to tap into another defense mechanism, a mature defense mechanism
called acceptance. She accepts the situation and decides to have a good time at the dance with
Steve. She also uses forgiveness, which is another mature defense mechanism, to apologize to
her teacher after she behaved inappropriately in class.
Conclusion
Remember that the most important thing in psychoanalysis is to understand and express your true
feelings. Freud believed that by understanding one's true feelings, they could avoid negative
feelings and enjoy a healthier mental state.
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Defense Mechanisms
Jackson, a therapist, works with clients to identify clients' defense mechanisms and get them to
express their true feelings. For example, Sally may use the defense mechanism reaction
formation by saying the exact opposite of how she feels or whatever it impulsive, to avoid the
anxiety of possibly getting rejected. Another defense mechanism is displacement where one
takes their feelings towards someone and displace them towards someone or something else.
Sally, who gets asked out to the dance by Steve, acts like she has a crush on Steve even though in
reality, she thinks he's gross and still has a crush on Marcus.
Eventually, Sally is able to tap into another defense mechanism, a mature defense mechanism
called acceptance. She accepts the situation and decides to have a good time at the dance with
Steve. She also uses forgiveness, which is another mature defense mechanism, to apologize to
her teacher after she behaved inappropriately in class.
Conclusion
Remember that the most important thing in psychoanalysis is to understand and express your true
feelings. Freud believed that by understanding one's true feelings, they could avoid negative
feelings and enjoy a healthier mental state.
