Therapy can activate a client's need to protect themselves in order to prevent vulnerability and emotional discomfort. But in an effort to protect the self, wounds aren't able to be reached and healed effectively. This article explores what defense mechanisms are and how to manage them so that clients can get the most out of therapy.

What happens in therapy is important, but what happens in the space of time between appointments is critical. In this article, you will walk away with some practical empowering tools to implement in-between therapy appointments, to boost therapy outcomes.