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What Is Your Primary Defense Mechanism? Discover Which Classic Monster Emerges in You/In your Teen!
In honor of Halloween, let’s have some fun with classic monsters. Below are some short excerpts from the “Humanaissance” book in the section that considers reflecting on our own shadow side and learning about our teen’s shadow side. Consider what your monster defense is when you are on guard and being self-protective. We all have one (or a few!). Which one is your go-to? Consider your teen. Which one is their go-to?
Reflecting on your protective monster can help you become aware when it appears. Then, instead of following your impulses which can do harm to self or others…
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