Integrating theory, research, and applications, this book examines the defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. It describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress.

Want to protect yourself from predators before they attack? Want to get the edge over the common criminals, con artists and sociopaths that you come across in everyday life?Want to know the typical signs that precede violence - so you can protect your family by getting them out quickly?Want to know how to de-escalate a tense situation and avoid a physical confrontation? You can - with the skills you'll learn in Psychological Self-Defense, written by a black belt martial artist, self-defense teacher and former certified bodyguard.In this book you'll learn:” How to defend yourself from both physical and emotional predators – without ever having to throw a punch” How to spot the most common 'red flag' signs of trouble brewing – so you can get out before the trouble starts” How to read others' body language - so you can spot peoples' hidden hostile intentions towards you” How to become a human 'lie detector' – so you can tell when people are trying to con or manipulate you” How to avoid becoming a victim by 'failing' the predator interview” How to know what kind of attacker you're dealing with – so you can tailor your defense accordingly” How to use your own body language to turn predators off – and make them run the other way” How to protect yourself against psychological predators - the people who lie to you, manipulate you and slowly poison your life with their mind games and emotional blackmail” How to de-escalate a confrontation using little-known verbal and visual tricks” How to use boundaries to protect yourself from the common, criminal riff-raff that comes sniffing around you every day” How to identify emotionally disturbed predators like psychopaths and narcissists before they have a chance to destroy your life and suck you dry” How to tap into your inner warrior - so you feel safer and more confident in any situation you face” What to do if you get taken by surprise in a physical confrontation - to ensure you still get out aliveThis book will help you develop the skills you need to stop yourself from becoming a victim of both emotional and physical predators. It will help you feel more confident and safe in your everyday life. It's ideal for both martial artists and for those who don't have the time to take a self defense or martial arts class. If you're looking to protect yourself and your family - learn the psychological skills you need to spot, avoid and defend yourself from predators before they attack!About the Authors:Chuck O'Neill is a personal protection specialist, black belt martial artist and former certified bodyguard. He is the owner of Revolution Wing Chun in Toronto, Ontario Canada and regularly speaks to groups on personal protection and psychological self-defense.To learn more about Chuck, visit his website at www.SifuChuck.comKate O'Neill has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in Psychology and Human Behavior. She is a certified body language expert and educates people on how to use body language to improve everything from sales to their dating lives. To learn more about Kate, visit her website at www.BodyLanguageMatters.com

Psychic Self-Defense Dion Fortune - "Psychic Self-Defense" is one of the best guides to detection and defence against psychic attack from one of the leading occult writers of the 20th century. After finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack in the 1930's, famed British occultist Dion Fortune wrote this detailed instruction manual on protecting oneself from paranormal attack. This classic psychic self-defence guide explains how to understand the signs of a psychic attack, vampirism, hauntings, and methods of defence. Everything you need to know about the methods, motives, and physical aspects of a psychic attack and how to overcome it is here, along with a look at the role psychic elements play in mental illness and how to recognise them.

Promotes effective self-protection by explaining the importance of self-esteem and awareness. Offers techniques for resisting physical attacks.

Defend yourself with salad tongs, hairbrushes--and even a dirty diaper! A sidewalk thief tries to steal your wallet, but you are unarmed. What do you do? With A Guide to Improvised Weaponry, you'll know how to protect yourself--even if all you have are your car keys and a candy bar. Written by Green Beret and combat expert Terry Schappert, this book teaches you how to turn your lipstick, your wristwatch--even the shoes on your feet--into strategic self-defense tools. Traditional weapons can be expensive, dangerous, and in the blur of an attack, easily turned against you, but with his life-saving advice, you can avoid these risks and defend yourself by deploying the hidden tactical uses of 100 ordinary items. Whether you're out grocery shopping, riding in an elevator, or enjoying a stroll through the park, A Guide to Improvised Weaponry shows you how to control your environment and become your own bodyguard--ready and able to act when you need to.

The surprising roots of the self-defense movement and the history of women’s empowerment. At the turn of the twentieth century, women famously organized to demand greater social and political freedoms like gaining the right to vote. However, few realize that the Progressive Era also witnessed the birth of the women’s self-defense movement. It is nearly impossible in today’s day and age to imagine a world without the concept of women’s self defense. Some women were inspired to take up boxing and jiu-jitsu for very personal reasons that ranged from protecting themselves from attacks by strangers on the street to rejecting gendered notions about feminine weakness and empowering themselves as their own protectors. Women’s training in self defense was both a reflection of and a response to the broader cultural issues of the time, including the women’s rights movement and the campaign for the vote. Perhaps more importantly, the discussion surrounding women’s self-defense revealed powerful myths about the source of violence against women and opened up conversations about the less visible violence that many women faced in their own homes. Through self-defense training, women debunked patriarchal myths about inherent feminine weakness, creating a new image of women as powerful and self-reliant. Whether or not women consciously pursued self-defense for these reasons, their actions embodied feminist politics. Although their individual motivations may have varied, their collective action echoed through the twentieth century, demanding emancipation from the constrictions that prevented women from exercising their full rights as citizens and human beings. This book is a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to one of the most important women’s issues of all time. This book will provoke good debate and offer distinct responses and solutions.

Drawing on his experience in martial arts, police, military and special-operations training, Wagner explains how to protect the people you love the most when it matters most.