10 TIPS ON DEFENSIVENESS: A Session with Dr. Joe DeBruin

Dr. Joe DeBruin, a clinical psychologist, provides a general framework concerning how to explain defensiveness in our interactions with others. It will be useful for those who want to develop relationships that are healthier and create more intimacy and trust.
00:00 Intro
01:06 Defensiveness = not solid enough in self
01:58 Keeping out helpful information
02:32 Pushing other people away
02:52 Decreasing our status
03:55 Increasing irritability and stress
04:23 Everything doesn’t need to be defended
05:25 Implying accurate evaluations from others
06:18 Increasing rejection of counter-perspectives
06:56 Increasing other people’s criticism and angst
07:19 Never winning the debate
08:43 Summary
Connect with Dr. DeBruin at joedebruin.com
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