Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal / Blog

Before discussing how one might acknowledge being in denial, let's unpack the terminology. "Acknowledging" refers to the idea of becoming conscious of a situation, thought, or feeling and confronting it, rather than consciously or unconsciously ignoring it, which is described as Being in Denial. Denial is a passive behaviour and a psychological defence mechanism that can be harmful in the long run if not addressed. The root cause of denial and navigating away from depression