Identity and the Ego's Defense Mechanisms

Our identity is largely how we see ourselves, while our ego protects whatever our identity is, even if we haven't given it much thought. That is what we will discuss as we review how and why we defend parts of ourselves, we often are completely unaware of, as we explore the following clips:
Every Psychological Defense Mechanism Explained in 8 Minutes

Your EGO is NOT What They Told You

Ideally, if you can review the above clips, it will make the group much more interactive while allowing you to get much more out of this group.
A crucial part of this group is identifying how we practice these behaviors personally. While it can be easy and almost natural to point them out in others, the intention is to build our awareness within as to better interact with others and live a more fulfilling life.