Protecting the Self
Defense Mechanisms in Action
by Phebe Cramer
384 pages· 2006· ISBN 9781593852986
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Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It 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.
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