Toxicity in relationships can be insidious, creeping into our lives and poisoning well-being. One common trait among toxic people is their regular use of defense mechanisms, with projection being a ...

Children develop their sense of self one experience at a time. Think about it. From the moment of birth until the age of 2, each child is receiving a message that they are lovable and worthwhile or ...

In the world of psychology, the term “projection” describes a subconscious defence mechanism by which an individual ...

Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves transferring negative feelings from one thing to another. For example, a person angry at their boss may “take out” their anger on a family member. The ...