A comprehensive attempt to bring together forensic clinicians and those working within the criminal justice system, this text examines the complex relationship between remorse, shame, guilt and attempts at reparation. It asks such questions as: should a show of remorse by an offender be taken into account in sentencing ?; is there a correlation ......
A comprehensive attempt to bring together forensic clinicians and those working within the criminal justice system, this text examines the complex relationship between remorse, shame, guilt and attempts at reparation. It asks such questions as: should a show of remorse by an offender be taken into account in sentencing ?; is there a correlation ......
Widely regarded as the definitive work on forensic psychotherapy, this major compendium is now published in paperback to meet the need for its availability as a student text. Since its original publication, forensic psychotherapy has become increasingly widely established.
This text is part of a series - ''Forensic Focus'' - which takes the field of forensic psychotherapy as its focal point, offering a forum for the presentation of theoretical and clinical issues. It also embraces such influential neighbouring disciplines as language, law, literature, criminology, ethics and philosophy, as well as psychiatry and ......
Compromise with Chaos: The Therapist's Response to the Individual and the Group
'Outstanding. There is authenticity and honesty in Dr Cox's message.'- American Journal of Psychiatry'Rich and thought provoking. A stimulating reflection for those of us who are aware of the unwithering need of organising and structuring again and again our creative doubts. A book highly recommended.'- Group Analysis'It is a real work of art. ......
Fairy tales are part of Western culture and history. The last 20 years have seen an increasing interest in the psycho-analytically orientated interpretation of fairy tales. This book focuses on them as a medium for therapy, highlighting their importance on many different levels. The authors show that fairy tales can be used in therapy and guidance ......
The Actors are Come Hither - The Performance of Tragedy in a Secure Psychiatric Hospital
Between 1989 and 1991 several of Shakespeare's tragedies were performed in the central hall of Broadmoor Hospital. This book provides a record of these events and explores the impact of such drama upon both actors and audience.
Emblems of Encounter: A Manual for Counsellors and Therapists
'A convincing plea is made for visual display systems in the place of conventional notes particularly for teaching and research.' - British Journal of Psychiatry'The notation used has great promise as an extremely helpful conceptual tool for the group therapist in clinical work and research.' - American Journal of Psychiatry'Any way of increasing ......