Defense Mechanisms & Ego Function: Master How People React

Are you interested in learning why individuals behave in certain ways during times of stress?

Consider this example: A wife who was reprimanded at work goes home and yells at her husband for not cleaning the dishes.

• There is a specific defense mechanism that this individual is utilizing! It's called displacement, and this is one of the dozens of defense mechanisms that we will explore in this course!

• A few other examples of defense mechanisms include projecting feelings onto another, using humor to lighten a situation, regress to a previous stage of development, and block out traumatic memories from the mind.

Welcome to the course on Defense Mechanisms!

This course is packed full of high-yield information to help you better understand how individuals respond to difficult situations. At completion of this course, you will have  competency in defining, identifying, and understanding all major defense mechanisms. This course is led by expert Dr. G. Day Richardson III, an accomplished American psychiatrist and educator, and this course on Defense Mechanisms is comprised of the clear, concise, and high-yield lectures that his students love.

Defense mechanisms are behaviors that individuals employ, most often on an unconscious level, to handle conflict. Therefore, in addition to defense mechanisms this course will also provide a review of Freud's structural theory of the mind (Id, Ego, and Superego) as well as explore Ego Functions, which will help you identify which individuals may benefit from psychotherapy.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for mental health professionals, but it is delivered in a way that anyone, regardless of educational background, can appreciate the information presented.

This course is perfect for:

• Therapists who want to better identify which individuals will benefit from certain psychotherapy modalities.

• Clinicians who wish to better understand the unconscious processes that motivate behavior.

• Anyone who would like to better navigate their relationships with friends, colleagues, coworkers, and romantic partners.

• Anyone who is interested in learning more about the mind and the fascinating field of psychology & behavior!

Expertly Designed Content:

All course content has been meticulously crafted and presented by Dr. Gerald Day Richardson ("Dr. Day"), an American Psychiatrist renowned for his academic excellence and significant contributions to mental health education. With extensive experience in psychotherapy, Dr. Day ensures that the material is not only informative but also engaging and relevant. His deep understanding of psychological defense mechanisms, combined with his practical experience in therapeutic settings, brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to help you navigate and apply these concepts effectively. This course reflects his commitment to enhancing mental health education and providing high-quality learning experiences.

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