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Violent Adolescents: Understanding the Destructive Impulse (The Forensic Psychotherapy Monograph Series)

Violent Adolescents: Understanding the Destructive Impulse (The Forensic Psychotherapy Monograph Series)

by Lynn Greenwood (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $41.16
Synopsis

This volume looks at the reasons behind adolescent violence, and illuminates the earlier disturbances in the life history of the adolescent, which contribute to violent behaviour. The contributors look beyond the why of the behaviour and offer solutions on how to handle the situation. The contributors are all experienced practitioners and draw from their extensive experience in the consulting room. The concise and thought-provoking chapters discuss such problems as suicidal and self-destructive behaviours, school-bullying, violence towards the parents and violence while in care. This book is full of insights into the common problem of adolescent violence, and it should be required reading for all concerned with the young adults of today. Part of the Forensic Psychotherapy Monograph Series.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 124
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 01 Jan 2005
ISBN 10: 1855759152
ISBN 13: 9781855759152

Media Reviews
'This book throws light on the nature of violence in the midst of a time in life which is not without its own turbulence. It draws on a wide range of knowledge and experience, exploring the different ways adolescents give vent to their violence, whether it be towards others or themselves. It highlights the fear that lies behind so much of the adolescent fury and calls upon all those who are involved - in the family, in the school or community - to build together the emotional and social capacity to hold and contain the strain and tension which is driving the adolescent beyond his or her own control.'- Peter Wilson, Director, YoungMinds
Author Bio
Lynn Greenwood is a psychotherapist with a particular interest in adolescents and adults who exhibit behaviours that are destructive either to themselves or others. She works at the Eating Disorders Unit at St George's Hospital in Tooting, London; at the Priory, Roehampton; and in private practice. She has also worked with adolescents and young adults at Huntercombe Maidenhead Hospital and with inmates of a major London prison. She teaches and writes on psychotherapy issues and has acted as consultant psychotherapist for several television programs.