Clinical psychologists Firestone and Lisa A. Firestone, and education theorist Joyce Catlett identify and describe the defensive process that constrains people from making positive changes in their li
How much of our identity or 'self' is truly representative of our own wants, needs, and goals in life and how much does it reflect the desires and priorities of someone else? Are we following our own
In this reprint from 2005, the authors argue that sexuality is often affected by upbringing and that unresolved emotional pain brings about psychological defenses that interfere with healthy sex. View
The inner critic is the voice in our heads that whispers, whines, and needles us into poor self-esteem and self-confidence. It edits our thoughts, controls our behavior, and inhibits our actions. It t
