Basic Shame, Toxic Shame

Basic shame is the awareness, often unconscious, that we are emotionally damaged. This article discusses how the excruciating experience of being broken or damaged leads to certain defensive and avoidant behaviors to escape from it.

Joseph Burgoin
Points of Departure
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Shame/Narcissism

The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

Projection is an ordinary part of our psychic life. This article discusses the phenomenon and enlarges our understanding of what “projecting” actually means.

Joseph Burgoin
Defense Mechanisms
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Rules of the Road

Psychological Defensiveness and Self-Deception

Defense mechanisms are lies we tell ourselves to ward off painful truths

Joseph Burgoin
Defense Mechanisms
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Rules of the Road

The First Step

Beginning the journey

Joseph Burgoin
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