Working with Violence: A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Approach

Author:   Jessica Yakeley
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9780230203631


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   18 December 2009
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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Working with Violence: A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Approach


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A psychoanalytic understanding of violence is key to successful treatment strategies. This book draws on the expanding discipline of forensic psychotherapy to explore the theory behind violent behaviour in adults. With key definitions and practical case studies, it offers an accessible framework for mental health workers.

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Author:   Jessica Yakeley
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.332kg
ISBN:  

9780230203631


ISBN 10:   0230203639
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   18 December 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

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.

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JESSICA YAKELEY is Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mental and Behavioural Sciences, University College London, UK. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy at the Portman Clinic, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and a Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy at the Camden Psychotherapy Service, Camden and Islington Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. She is also a Member of the British Psychoanalytic Society.

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