Tag Archives: Irvine
What is Self-Psychology?
In the 1960’s, psychologists began to notice that there were a group of patients that were not well described by current Freudian, Cognitive Behavioral, or Ego Psychology models. These patients seemed empty and devoid of internal objects, and came to … Continue reading
Defense Mechanism of The Week: Withdrawal
Therapy | What is it? When an infant is overstimulated or distressed, it will often fall asleep. Adult versions of the same process can be observed in people who retreat from social or interpersonal situations when there is conflict, going into an … Continue reading
Defense Mechanism of The Week: Regression
Therapy | December 3, 2011 Newport Beach, Orange County- What is regression? If you have ever watched a toddler start to act like an infant right after a new sibling is born, then you are familiar with the defense mechanism of regression. The truth is, … Continue reading
Defense Mechanism of the Week: Projection
Newport Beach, Orange County– What is projection? What does it mean for someone to project his or her feelings onto someone else? Simply put, projection is the misunderstood perception that feelings that in reality come from the inside are coming … Continue reading
The Aftermath of Penn State: How to Talk to Your Children about Sex and Sexual Abuse
Life Guides | November 17, 2011 How do you talk to your children about sex and avoiding dangerous people that might hurt them? At what age? Years ago, parents would have a “talk” about the birds and the bees with their children, explaining the mechanics of … Continue reading
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