Working with violence: a contemporary psychoanalytic approach

Working with violence: a contemporary psychoanalytic approach

Yakeley, Jessica

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A psychoanalytic understanding of violence is key to successful treatment strategies. This book draws on the expanding discipline of forensic psychotherapyto explore the theory behind violent behaviour in adults. With key definitions and practical case studies, it offers an accessible framework for mental health workers. INDICE: Introduction - Violence, Mental Illness and Personality Disorder -Psychopathy - Violence, Sexuality and Perversion - Violent Women - Violence and Society, Race and Culture - A Psychoanalytic Approach to Risk Assessment - Working in Medium and High Security Settings - Individual Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Violent Patients - Group-Analytic Psychotherapy for Violence - Working with the Wider Professional Network - Glossary

  • ISBN: 978-0-230-20363-1
  • Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 224
  • Fecha Publicación: 18/12/2009
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés