We all develop ways of protecting ourselves, often without realizing it. This short, therapist led course explores common defense mechanisms, helping you understand why they develop and how greater awareness creates more choice and deeper connection.
Understanding what defence mechanisms are all about - a short course by Lindi Lawrenson, psychotherapist
We all have moments when we become defensive. We withdraw, become angry, joke things away, stay busy, people please, or try to stay in control. These reactions often happen so quickly that we barely notice them.
What if these behaviours aren’t flaws-but old ways of protecting ourselves?
Discover what defence mechanisms are and why they develop.
Understand how childhood experiences shape the ways you protect yourself.
Learn to recognise your own defence mechanisms with greater awareness.
Explore gentle ways to respond to your defences with curiosity and compassion.
4 short videos (4 minutes each) - watch at your own pace
4 downloadable worksheets to help you reflect and go deeper
Lifetime access - return whenever you need it
This course is for anyone who wants to better understand themselves and the patterns that keep showing up in their relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why you react the way you do, find yourself repeating the same behaviours, or want to become more self aware without judging yourself, this course offers a compassionate place to begin.
Lindi Lawrenson is a UKCP accredited psychotherapist based in Jersey. She has spent years helping individuals and couples understand the dynamics that shape their relationships and believes that a little reflection can change a lot.