Routledge Forensic Psychotherapy by Routledge - Clinical Psychology Book

Explore the complex origins of violent, sexual, and antisocial behavior with Forensic Psychotherapy from Routledge. This essential text introduces a discipline that bridges the gap between traditional forensic psychiatry and traditional psychotherapy. While forensic psychiatry focuses on diagnosis and risk assessment, this work applies psychoanalytic knowledge to understand the deeper reasons behind offending behaviors. Readers will gain insight into the assessment, management, and treatment of mentally disordered offenders. By examining both conscious and unconscious motivations, this book provides a framework for understanding why specific behaviors occur. It is a valuable resource for those studying clinical psychology and the psychological drivers of criminal conduct. This text offers a unique perspective on the mental processes that underpin antisocial actions, making it a necessary addition to any professional or academic library in the field of applied psychology.