Tag Archives: defense mechanisms

Let’s get defensive

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Therapyisdandy

We all know the term, and we all have experienced it—both in ourselves and in others—but I want to suggest that getting to understand ourselves better also involves a better understanding about why we get defensive. Why is a far … Continue reading →

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Things don’t always mean what you think they mean in therapy. Part 3.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Therapyisdandy

Truth versus Comfort (special election 2012 edition) It’s hard not to let the election this past week influence the latest topic, so here goes. There is no question that as humans we have an amazing array of abilities (some would … Continue reading →

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Things don’t always mean what you think they mean in therapy.

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Therapyisdandy

And other possibly confusing, contradictory suggestions. Some might call it advice. A couple weeks ago I posted this great article I found on cognitive dissonance. I still want to talk about cognitive dissonance and what it means to you and … Continue reading →

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