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Sep 2024
55m 8s

Challenging Defenses: An Introduction to...

SUE MARRIOTT LCSW, CGP & ANN KELLEY PHD
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problems both internally and relationally. Learn the difference between defenses that feel right (Egosyntonic) and those that don't (Egodystonic) and why it's important to work against them for change. This episode is a deep dive into the role of EDTS in couples' therapy, and highlights the need for an integrated approach to address underlying trauma, plus m ... Show More
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