Tag Archives: mourning

What is Complicated Grief?

Reference | February 10, 2012

Grief is an unavoidable part of the human experience. It is a normal, healthy reaction to the loss of a loved one, and it is also excruciatingly painful. In fact, the loss of a loved one is one of the … Continue reading →

Defense mechanism of The Week: Introjection

Defense Mechanisms | January 19, 2012

What is It? At its simplest, introjection is the process of misunderstanding the feelings that come from the outside as coming from the inside. Although introjection tends to be a more primitive defense, it can sometimes be used in a … Continue reading →