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Displacement in psychology

Recognizing signs of displacement can help manage your feelings better.
Simply put, displacement is the redirection of uncomfortable feelings and impulses from their legitimate target towards someone or something less threatening. A classic example of displacement is the ...
The climate crisis and human displacement are increasingly interconnected. Not only did climate-related disasters trigger more than half of new reported displacements in 2022, but nearly 60 per cent ...
Panama’s indigenous Guna people may be the example to follow for others affected by climate change, having moved most of their community, traditions and all.