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Edited By Adlam  Joh - The Therapeutic Milieu Under Fire: Security and Insecurity in Forensic Mental Health - 9781849052580 - V9781849052580
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The Therapeutic Milieu Under Fire: Security and Insecurity in Forensic Mental Health

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Description for The Therapeutic Milieu Under Fire: Security and Insecurity in Forensic Mental Health Paperback. This groundbreaking book explores the psychodynamics and socio-politics of the forensic therapeutic milieu. Contributors describe the ethical, intellectual and emotional challenges of their work, providing readers with a theoretical and practical understanding of factors that help and hinder the development of effective therapeutic relationships. Editor(s): Adlam, John; Aiyegbusi, Anne; Kleinot, Pam; Motz, Anna; Scanlon, Christopher. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 256 pages, figures. BIC Classification: MMH; MMQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.

This groundbreaking book explores the psychodynamics and socio-politics of the forensic therapeutic milieu, addressing some of the most difficult and complex issues facing practitioners. It sets out a psycho-social framework for understanding the predicament and the needs of those who live in and those who work in forensic mental health settings. It brings to life the thinking of those working on the frontline in an increasingly difficult and hostile environment, and draws together fresh and stimulating approaches to engagement with highly complex individuals who present challenges to traditional models of psychiatric assessment and treatment.

Contributors with considerable clinical experience ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Forensic Focus
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849052580
SKU
V9781849052580
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10

About Edited By Adlam Joh
Dr Anne Aiyegbusi is Deputy Director of Nursing, Specialist and Forensic Services within West London Mental Health NHS Trust. She has worked as a nurse in forensic mental health services for many years and is interested in integrating forensic psychotherapy with the nursing role. Additionally, she is interested in attachment theory and its application within forensic services.

Reviews for The Therapeutic Milieu Under Fire: Security and Insecurity in Forensic Mental Health
This book contains a brilliant and moving series of descriptions and analyses of the special difficulties encountered by mental health professionals who attempt to help our society solve one of the most complex, dangerous and destructive problems it faces...if we are to improve our ability to optimize, rather than cripple, the institutions and professionals to whom we have delegated the ... Read more

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