Protecting the Self

Phebe (Williams College, United States) Cramer

Guilford Publications, 2006

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Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress.

ISBN-13
9781593852986
ISBN-10
1593852983
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Year
2006
Publication date
2006-07-06
Pages
384
Dimensions
163x225x33
Weight
766