Episode 68. I cover level 1 and level 2 defense mechanisms, the pathologic and the immature defense mechanisms, collectively referred to as the unhealthy defense mechanisms. Defense mechanisms are unconscious, so many people need therapy to affect their defense mechanisms.

Defense mechanisms discussed include splitting, projection, denial, acting out, blocking, idealization, identification, passive aggression, undoing, regression, and fixation.

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