Protecting the Self: Defense Mechanisms in Action by Phebe Cramer (English) Hard

Description: Protecting the Self by Phebe Cramer Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Integrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. The author describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress. Many lucid examples illustrate what these mechanisms look like in everyday life; the impact of age, gender, and personality differences; what happens when defenses are used maladaptively; and how they are affected by psychotherapy. Challenges in assessment are considered, and empirically supported instruments and approaches are discussed in depth. Back Cover Integrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. The author describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress. Many lucid examples illustrate what these mechanisms look like in everyday life; the impact of age, gender, and personality differences; what happens when defenses are used maladaptively; and how they are affected by psychotherapy. Challenges in assessment are considered, and empirically supported instruments and approaches are discussed in depth. Author Biography Phebe Cramer, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. She is also on the editorial boards of the Journal of Research in Personality, the Journal of Personality Assessment, and the European Journal of Personality. Dr. Cramer is the author of a number of research articles and books, including Storytelling, Narrative, and the Thematic Apperception Test. Her research takes a developmental approach to the study of defense mechanisms and personal identity. Table of Contents I. Defenses in Everyday Life1. Introduction2. Development of DefensesII. A Closer Look at Three Defenses3. Denial4. Projection5. IdentificationIII. Defense Mechanisms in Action6. Defenses in Childhood: Stress and Psychopathology7. Stress and Defense Use in Adulthood8. Defenses and Personality9. Gender Differences and Defenses10. Studying Defenses over Time: Longitudinal StudiesIV. Defenses and Psychopathology11. Defenses and Psychopathology in Adult Community and Student Samples12. Defenses and Psychopathology in Adult Psychiatric Patients13. Defenses and Psychotherapy14. Case StudiesV. Assessment of Defenses15. Explaining the Defense Mechanism Manual16. Other Approaches to Assessing Defense Mechanisms Review Cramer presents a fascinating program of research and theory on developmental and clinical aspects of defense mechanisms. All students of personality - and all clinicians, regardless of theoretical orientation - will enrich their understanding of the core role that defenses play. Written in a clear and compelling manner, this book helps us understand how denial, projection, and identification are manifested in normal development and in psychopathology. This book makes an important contribution to a developmentally informed approach to mental disorders. "- Robert L. Leahy, PhD, American Institute for Cognitive Thearpy, New York, NY"" " This book is a unique combination of groundbreaking research, sweeping scholarship, and powerful clinical case studies. Cramer convincingly reasserts the central role of defense in any theory of personality, making this book essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and all those involved in the study of human development and personality. "- Jack Novick, PhD, Training and Supervising Analyst, International Psychoanalytic Association " Long Description Integrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. The author describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress. Many lucid examples illustrate what these mechanisms look like in everyday life; the impact of age, gender, and personality differences; what happens when defenses are used maladaptively; and how they are affected by psychotherapy. Challenges in assessment are considered, and empirically supported instruments and approaches are discussed in depth. Review Quote "This book will be one in a series of conceptual milestones on defenses....Cramer marks the growth of our knowledge about the way defenses develop and work. She updates our understanding of some defenses, their development and functions, and offers various research measures to assess defense mechanisms. In addition, she shows how treatment outcome can be measured in terms of defense maturation....The core of this book is the three decades of careful development research on three defenses, documenting defense development, and change in some clinical populations. This will endure. Our discipline benefits from this authors dedication, thoughtfulness, and care."--International Journal of Psychoanalysis Details ISBN1593852983 Author Phebe Cramer Short Title PROTECTING SELF Pages 384 Publisher Guilford Publications Language English ISBN-10 1593852983 ISBN-13 9781593852986 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 155.2 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint Guilford Publications Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Subtitle Defense Mechanisms in Action DOI 10.1604/9781593852986 UK Release Date 2006-07-06 NZ Release Date 2006-07-06 US Release Date 2006-07-06 Publication Date 2006-07-06 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2006-07-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11529704;

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