Working with violence : a contemporary psychoanalytic approach /

Yakeley, Jessica, 1963-

Working with violence : a contemporary psychoanalytic approach / - New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - xi, 208 p. ; includes references & index - Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy .

"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"--Provided by publisher.

9780230203631 - pbk


1. Violence.--psychology.
2. Health and Fitness
3. Mental Disorders therapy--methods.

RC569.5.V55 / Y35 2010

616.89/17