Why Do I Do That?: Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Wa

J Burgo

ISBN 10: 0988443120 / ISBN 13: 9780988443129

Verlag: New Rise Press, 2012

Why Do I Do That? adapts the basic strategies of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a guided course in self-exploration, highlighting the universal role of defense mechanisms in warding off emotional pain. With easy-to-understand explanations, the first part teaches you about the unconscious mind and the role of psychological defenses in excluding difficult feelings from awareness. Individual chapters in the longer middle section explore the primary defense mechanisms one by one, with exercises to help you identify your own defenses at work. The final part offers guidance for how to disarm your defenses and cope more effectively with the unconscious feelings behind them. Psychological defense mechanisms are an inevitable and necessary part of the human experience; but when they become too pervasive or deeply entrenched, they may damage our personal relationships, restrict or distort our emotional lives and prevent us from behaving in ways that promote lasting self-esteem. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN0988443120G

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Do you ever wonder “Why do I do that?” Why you react, avoid, or shut down in certain situations? This groundbreaking psychology book by Joseph Burgo Ph.D. is a guide to understanding the hidden forces shaping your emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

Written for students, beginners, and anyone curious about psychology, self-help, or emotional healing, this book explains how psychological defense mechanisms like denial, projection, and repression impact your mental health and everyday decisions.

With simple explanations, exercises, and real-life applications, it helps readers explore unconscious patterns and take steps toward emotional freedom.

What you’ll gain from this book:

• A clear understanding of human psychology and how the unconscious mind works.
• Tools to recognize and manage your own emotions more effectively.
• Practical exercises for emotional intelligence, healing, and self-discovery.
• Insights from psychotherapy and emotion-focused therapy without the jargon.
• Guidance to break free from patterns that damage relationships, confidence, and self-esteem.

Unlike other self-help books or general psychology books, this one blends expert knowledge with accessible self-exploration, making it equally valuable for college students, professionals, and anyone seeking personal growth.

Whether you’re interested in abnormal psychology, emotional intelligence, psychotherapy, or simply want a deeper understanding of yourself, Why Do I Do That? is the essential self-help book for mental health, healing, and emotional growth.

Discover the secrets behind your actions and start your journey to true self-discovery with Why Do I Do That?

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Joseph Burgo, Ph.D. has practiced psychotherapy for more than 30 years, holding licenses as a marriage and family therapist and clinical psychologist. He earned his undergraduate degree at UCLA and his masters and doctorate at California Graduate Institute in Los Angeles. He is also a graduate psychoanalyst and has served as a board member, officer and instructor at a component society of the International Psychoanalytic Association. He currently writes the popular blog "After Psychotherapy" where he discusses personal growth issues from a psychodynamic perspective.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Why Do I Do That?: Psychological Defense ...
Verlag: New Rise Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good