Blackman, Jerome S.
101 Defenses: How the Mind Shields Itself
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415946957
- author:
- Blackman, Jerome S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Clinical psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide to psychological defenses explores 101 mental operations that help individuals cope with emotions stemming from conflict. By cataloging these defenses, author Jerome S. Blackman provides practical descriptions for assessing and treating psychopathology.
Blackman explains how to detect and interpret defenses, offering supportive therapy techniques and providing numerous practical tips throughout the book. This reference tool is ideal for students and experienced clinicians, while its user-friendly features make it accessible to anyone interested in understanding psychological defenses in everyday life.