Defense Mechanisms Facilitator Guide

Your guide for running an effective session with the Discovery Cards — for practitioners and educators at every level of knowledge, skill, and experience Evidenced-Based Model: Uses the Vaillant 4-Level Classification Model – Level 1: Pathological; Level 2: Immature; Level 3: Neurotic; Level 4: Mature TOPIC: Defense Mechanisms — How do I protect my Self? View: What's In The Deck Defense mechanisms are the ways that our mind attempts to protect itself from unwelcome or uncomfortable truths. Usually occurring at the subconscious level, defense mechanisms keep us from changing our behavior or thought process. This card deck (and companion Facilitator Guide) describes the most common defense mechanisms and will help you assess which ones you use. Understanding these mechanisms will allow you to avoid their use and adopt healthier, more mature responses. Facilitator Guide — An essential companion to the Discovery Cards, the Facilitator Guide provides group leaders with everything needed to