Projective Identification

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencehigh arousal

Description

A psychological defense where one person induces their own suppressed emotions or unwanted traits into another.

Physiological Effects

Sudden onset of alien emotions (e.g., inexplicable rage or shame), confusion, heaviness

Reflection Tip

Is this feeling truly mine, or am I carrying it for someone else?

De-escalation Tip

Psychologically "return" the feeling to its owner; visualize a shield.

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