I have been prompted to think about the psychological 'defence mechanisms'. In general, these come out of Freudian tradition of psychological therapies. A detailed account of some of these mechanisms can be found in several places but have a look on: https://www.psychologistworld.com/freud/defence-mechanisms-list Indeed, I have a book Defense Mechanisms in the Counseling Process by Arthur … Continue reading The Defence Mechanisms
Month: April 2018
The Evolving Ape.
Recently I was asked: why provide this information for free? Doesn't your living depend on it? As an evolving ape, I am beginning to realise that there is an alternative to short-term profiteering from other people's hardship and distress. To explain what I am getting at prompts me to comment on my motivation for writing … Continue reading The Evolving Ape.