During our next session, two distinct things became important factors in my assessment, the client witnessed abuse between her parents during childhood and her aggression is often in response to her husband disregarding her. Also, she describes not being fearful of her husband but more of an unhealthy relationship. It is interesting to note that she is very self-aware her violent responses, but is unaware of her childhood experiences as a primary potential factor in developing this defense mechanism. She attributes her current relationship dynamic as the explanation for her violent outbursts. I feel further evaluation on her childhood relationships and attachment development would be appropriate in understanding her current relationship. Also
