The “Good” Defense Sublimination is often seen as the “good” defense in psychological and popular thinking. By definition, sublimination represents a creative, healthy, and socially
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
Intellectualization occurs when reasoning and logic are used unconsciously to control internal conflict and emotional anxiety. People who intellectualize talk about feelings in a way
The research is in: marriage improves the health of both sexes, but especially for men. Married men have greater longevity, overall physical health, and general
How the “Attachment Bond” Influences Our Adult Relationships Have you ever felt strongly, deeply connected to someone for whom you would do anything? It is
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
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
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
The intense emotional pain of losing a spouse can take a terrible toll psychologically, especially in the case of couples that have been in long-term
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
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