Intellectualization occurs when reasoning and logic are used unconsciously to control internal conflict and emotional anxiety. People who rely on the intellectualization defense mechanism talk
Introjection is something most people learn to do from a fairly early age in order to be accepted and maintain relationships with the people around
It’s common to experience unwanted urges and negative impulses, even in happy relationships. The truly important thing is how we deal with these negative thoughts
Jennifer’s Take: As a mother of a one-year-old, I can emotionally relate to everything in this study! Unless you are a new parent, it can
We all know about the negative effects that anxiety can have on our health, both mentally and physically. Unfortunately, anxiety can also impact your relationships
New research indicates that poor communication in marriage, like nagging, is more toxic to the health of a couple’s marriage than infidelity or financial problems.
Although there is no diagnosis for Codependency in the DSM-V, it can be a useful concept in understanding how some individuals involved in codependent relationships
The fear of failure is an almost universal human anxiety in the modern world. We all, at one point or another, have worried that our
Childhood trauma and emotional loss is the universal template for many of the ills experienced in adulthood, such as addiction, depression, and even a shorted
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
Jennifer DeFrancisco is a experienced licensed psychotherapist serving the city of Newport Beach, as well as the greater Orange County, CA area, including: Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Aliso Viejo, Santa Ana and Corona Del Mar.
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