Defense mechanisms activities

A chart defines eight defense mechanisms and gives an example of each. “Denial” is defined as “Refusing to accept real events because they are unpleasant.” The example given is “Kaila refuses to admit she has an alcohol problem although she is unable to go a single day without drinking excessively.” “Displacement” is defined as “Transferring inappropriate urges or behaviors onto a more acceptable or less threatening target.” The example given is “During lunch at a restaurant, Mark is angry…

Adapative and Maladaptive uses of defense mechanisms

**This blog post is trying to explain the quote based on my opinion, thoughts, and thinking. "Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health is not weakness; it is wisdom." —unknown.

Defense mechanisms are primarily unconscious responses that allow people to protect themselves from anxious thoughts, strong feelings or emotions, unwanted impulses, or painful memories. They are neither good nor bad.

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