Projection is when an individual unconsciously projects their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto someone else. Sigmund Freud first introduced defense mechanisms, which include projection. These are ...

Defense mechanisms help us protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings, especially ones that might become intense and overwhelming. Therapists are well-acquainted with how defenses work, and we ...

Has anyone ever told you not to be so “defensive” when they offer up criticism for your behavior? Even worse, have they become angered by your supposed tendencies toward “projecting” your own feelings ...