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On Aggression and Violence: An Analytic Perspective

On Aggression and Violence: An Analytic Perspective

by Mark Morris (Contributor), Mark Morris (Contributor), Richard Mizen (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

Aggressive and violent patients are an increasing concern for mental health professionals. Mizen and Morris critically review psychoanalytic literature and present their own coherent and practical new model. The clear clinical focus and emphasis on managing violence in therapy, makes this book essential reading for practitioners and trainees.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Edition: 2006
 Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 08 Dec 2006
ISBN 10: 1403902186
ISBN 13: 9781403902184
Book Overview: 'This lively psychoanalytic overview of aggression and violence is both informed and informative...the authors present a number of helpful viewpoints on a range of topics.' - Dr Paul Crawford, Mental Health Practice ...[A] stimulating and useful book...Both authors bring extensive professional experience of working with aggressive and violent clients, in the fields of child abuse, personality disorder, sexual deviancy and forensic psychiatry.' - Jenny Duckham, Journal of Analytical Psychology

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'This lively psychoanalytic overview of aggression and violence is both informed and informative...the authors present a number of helpful viewpoints on a range of topics.' - Dr Paul Crawford, Mental Health Practice ...[A] stimulating and useful book...Both authors bring extensive professional experience of working with aggressive and violent clients, in the fields of child abuse, personality disorder, sexual deviancy and forensic psychiatry.' - Jenny Duckham, Journal of Analytical Psychology
Author Bio
RICHARD MIZEN worked for over twenty years in health and social services in the fields of adult mental health, child protection and forensic psychiatry. He is currently course co-leader for the MSc in Psychological Therapies at the University of Exeter, UK, and in private practice as an analyst and supervisor in Devon. His previous publications include Supervising and Being Supervised: A Theory in Search of a Practice (Palgrave Macmillan, 2002).

MARK MORRIS is a Psychoanalyst who has worked with personality disorder in different settings, including hospitals and prisons, for the past fifteen years. He currently leads a medium secure personality disorder service in Kneesworth House in Cambridgeshire, UK.