The Relationship Group Seminar: The Splitting Defense Mechanism
Defense mechanisms refer to a group of psychological adaptations, often first utilized in childhood, to cope with stressful situations and relational disappointments. They are important because defense mechanisms are usually unconsciously maintained into and...
The Men’s Group Seminar: The “Knowledge Illusion”
Do you know how a bicycle works? Many of us think we do. However, scientific evidence indicates that our knowledge of even the most simple of objects in our everyday lives is minimal and, remarkably, significantly lower than our subjective estimates of our knowledge....
The Relationship Group Seminar: The Role of Shame in Relationships
Shame refers to a complex set of interrelated emotional experiences leading one to feel inadequate or entirely unlovable. What has been termed the “self-conscious emotions,” the core components of shame are embarrassment and guilt. Chronic negative...
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