Format : PDF
Release Year : 2024
Overview :
Forensic Psychoanalysis examines the psychological origins of violence and explores psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches to understanding, preventing, and treating serious criminal behavior.
Drawing on extensive literature in forensic mental health, the book considers the development of criminality and the application of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy within forensic settings. It addresses complex clinical issues associated with individuals involved in serious offenses, including sexual offenses, arson, exhibitionism, child sexual abuse, and homicide.
Key Features
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Explores the psychological and traumatic factors associated with violence.
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Examines psychoanalytic perspectives on criminality and serious offending.
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Reviews the development of psychotherapeutic approaches within forensic mental health.
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Discusses the application of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy in forensic settings.
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Considers clinical approaches to individuals involved in complex and serious criminal behavior.
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Examines how mental health professionals can contribute to violence prevention and psychological treatment.
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Draws on a broad body of literature concerning the psychotherapeutic treatment of offenders and individuals with severe mental health difficulties.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is relevant to readers and professionals interested in:
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Forensic psychotherapy
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Forensic psychology
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Psychoanalysis
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy
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Forensic mental health
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Criminal behavior and its psychological dimensions
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Violence prevention
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Psychological treatment in forensic settings
Book Summary
Forensic Psychoanalysis provides an in-depth examination of the relationship between psychological trauma, violence, criminality, and mental health treatment. By bringing together psychoanalytic theory, forensic clinical practice, and established literature, the book offers a detailed resource for understanding the psychological dimensions of serious offending and the role of therapeutic intervention in forensic care