Protecting the Self 2/e BUSINESS & FINANCE Mark Savickas demonstrates his narrative

Mark Savickas demonstrates his narrative counseling method for helping clients to fit work into their lives

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Protecting the Self 2/e BUSINESS & FINANCE Mark Savickas demonstrates his narrativeIntegrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. The author 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. Many lucid examples illustrate what these mechanisms look