Projection is when an individual unconsciously projects their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto someone else. Sigmund Freud first introduced defense mechanisms, which include projection. These are ...

Defense mechanisms help us protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings, especially ones that might become intense and overwhelming. Therapists are well-acquainted with how defenses work, and we ...

The first step in a 12-step program is for the addict to admit that they have a problem, because most addicts are in denial about their addictions. And, as my clinical supervisor observed when I was ...