Table of Contents

Chapter One
Understanding the Engine of Emotion

Chapter Two
The Three Ego States

Chapter Three
Cardinal Values

Chapter Four
Therapeutic Mindfulness

Chapter Five
Distortions of Thinking

Chapter Six
Schemas

Chapter Seven
Thriving Factors

Chapter Eight
Inner Wisdom

Chapter Nine
The Compassion Triangle

Chapter Ten
Self-Fullness

Chapter Eleven
Defense Mechanisms

Welcome to Chapter Eleven

Defense Mechanisms

In Chapter Eleven we explore the nature of defense mechanisms. Read the overview on page 3 of the workbook for an example of the ‘displacement’ defense mechanism. The overview also explains how we develop defense mechanisms and why they are a necessary aspect of the mind. The overview leads into the exploration exercise to help you through the process of evolving your defense mechanisms into conscious protective strategies.
In the mindfulness practice you will find a method of working with projections and how to release them during formal meditation. Through the formal meditation practice you will learn to recognize projections in your daily life and to either modify them or to let them go.
In the videos Brian provides a general overview of the chapter and Theresa and Brian discuss the defense mechanisms of uproar and stonewalling..
The PDF – Clinical Considerations – looks at how mental health professionals can utilize the material with their clients.

Overview Video

Mindfulness

Exercise

Defense Mechanisms

Clinical