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This was inspired by Jacobs' visualisation of how our defence mechanisms interrelate (Jacobs 1988:82)
For further explanations, follow the links below:
regression, idealisation, splitting, turning against the self, introjection, projection, displacement, rationalisation, intellectualisation, isolation, asceticism, reaction formation, undoing, fixation
And here's a handy all-in one list to print up and put on your fridge door.
This should be a textbook illustration.
ReplyDeletelooks like some pretty fancy dance steps to me...
ReplyDeleteThriller?
Your version could be from one of those puzzle books which keep children busy for hours; it must have taken a while to draw.
ReplyDeleteI seem to fit every category
ReplyDeleteI think these defence mechanisms are prevalent in all of us. Just to what extent, I suppose. And also to what extent they get in the way of us authentically engaging with our lives.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting to the point where I can now spurt this kind of psycho-mumbo-jumbo at the drop of the proverbial hat.
Displacement – I love this dog more than life itself...
ReplyDeleteGenius.
HB
ReplyDeletehe didn't get his talents from me!
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