The Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology - Paperback
The Athlete and Their Mechanisms of Defense: A Psychoanalytic Approach to Sport Psychology - Paperback
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by Tom Ferraro (Author)
This important book explores the way athletes use defense mechanisms and coping skills to manage internal and external stress faced in competitive sport. Covering case studies across various sports, the text showcases immature, neurotic and mature defences available to the athlete and describes the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Author Biography
Dr. Tom Ferraro is a psychoanalyst in private practice who works with both amateur and professional athletes and teams. Working in the New York metropolitan area, he is also an author, award-winning syndicated columnist and has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the London Times.
