Mr. Fisher's Four Ego Defense Mechanisms

As for ego defense mechanisms, Mr. Fisher has four interesting responses in dealing with his internal conflicts. Ego defenses are designed to reduce anxiety and respond to a surfacing threat. These four ego defenses include: repression, acting-out, displacement, and denial. Repression is referred to deeply held memories, thoughts, or actions that are subconscious in a person. They can often protect the individual from re-experiencing trauma that’s occurred in their life. For example, Mr. Fisher had repressed childhood memories. Initially, he struggled in therapy with Dr. Davenport. He later revealed that he was sexual abused and feared sexual contact with women. Mr. Fisher felt safe keeping this memory blocked until involvement with women