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Defense Mechanisms: Repression vs Suppression

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What if you could understand the hidden forces shaping your emotional life? Join us as Dr. Linton Hutchinson and Stacy Frost unravel the complexities of repression and suppression, two defense mechanisms that play crucial roles in mental health. We promise you'll gain deep insights into how these mechanisms operate differently—repression as an unconscious process and suppression as a conscious effort. By dissecting these concepts, Linton and Stacy provide clarity on how they protect the mind from distressing content and their significant implications for psychological well-being.
In this episode, we also delve into practical therapeutic strategies to help clients like Tracy, who is struggling with suppressing emotions related to job loss. From cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychoeducation to mindfulness exercises and gradual exposure, discover actionable tools to support emotional processing. Additionally, Linton shares a personal example of using suppression to stay focused, highlighting the everyday relevance of these defense mechanisms. Tune in to enhance your understanding and equip yourself with effective interventions for promoting healthier coping strategies and greater self-awareness.

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1. Exploring Defense Mechanisms (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Repression vs Suppression (00:10:38)

137 episodes

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Manage episode 432030160 series 3482575
Content provided by Linton Hutchinson, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, Linton Hutchinson, LMHC, and NCC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Linton Hutchinson, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, Linton Hutchinson, LMHC, and NCC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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What if you could understand the hidden forces shaping your emotional life? Join us as Dr. Linton Hutchinson and Stacy Frost unravel the complexities of repression and suppression, two defense mechanisms that play crucial roles in mental health. We promise you'll gain deep insights into how these mechanisms operate differently—repression as an unconscious process and suppression as a conscious effort. By dissecting these concepts, Linton and Stacy provide clarity on how they protect the mind from distressing content and their significant implications for psychological well-being.
In this episode, we also delve into practical therapeutic strategies to help clients like Tracy, who is struggling with suppressing emotions related to job loss. From cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychoeducation to mindfulness exercises and gradual exposure, discover actionable tools to support emotional processing. Additionally, Linton shares a personal example of using suppression to stay focused, highlighting the everyday relevance of these defense mechanisms. Tune in to enhance your understanding and equip yourself with effective interventions for promoting healthier coping strategies and greater self-awareness.

If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExams
This podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Exploring Defense Mechanisms (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Repression vs Suppression (00:10:38)

137 episodes

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