Working with Violence by Jessica Yakeley

Working with Violence by Jessica Yakeley

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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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Working with Violence by Jessica Yakeley

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.
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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ISBN 13 9780230203631
ISBN 10 0230203639
Title Working with Violence
Author Jessica Yakeley
Series Basic Texts In Counselling And Psychotherapy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2009-12-18
Number of pages 208
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