Individual psychological therapies in forensic settings : research and practice

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Publisher: London : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2017Description: xiii, 275p. ; 23 cmISBN:

9781138955721 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781138955714 (hardback : alk. paper)
9781315666136 (e-book)

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NLM classification:

W 740

Contents:

Introduction / Claire Nagi & Jason Davies -- Individual therapies -- Acceptance and commitment therapy / David Brillhart -- Cognitive behaviour therapy / Andrew Day -- Cognitive analytic therapy / Karen Shannon & Philip Pollock -- Exploring compassion focused therapy in forensic settings : an evolutionary and social-contextual approach / Paul Gilbert -- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing with sexual offenders / Ron Ricci & Cheryl Clayton -- Mentalization based treatment / Gill McGauley -- Personal construct psychotherapy / Adrian Needs & Lawrence Jones -- Psychodynamic psychotherapy / Nigel Beail -- Schema therapy / Marije Keulen-de Vos & David Bernstein -- Sensorimotor psychotherapy / Dr Naomi Murphy -- Key issues associated with individual therapies -- Individual psychological therapy with associated groupwork / Claire Nagi & Jason Davies -- Ethical issues in the treatment of offenders / Tony Ward -- Supervising the therapists / Jason Davies & Claire Nagi -- Selecting therapies and therapists / Jason Davies & Claire Nagi -- Conclusions and future directions / Jason Davies & Claire Nagi.

Summary: From the ‘nothing works’ maxim of the 1970s to evidence-based interventions to challenge recidivism and promote pro-social behavior, psychological therapy has played an important role in rehabilitation and risk reduction within forensic settings in recent years. And yet the typical group therapy model isn’t always the appropriate path to take. In this important new book, the aims and effectiveness of individual therapies within forensic settings, both old and new, are assessed and discussed. Including contributions from authors based in the UK, North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, a broad range of therapies are covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy. Each chapter provides: an assessment of the evidence base for effectiveness; the adaptations required in a forensic setting; whether the therapy is aimed at recidivism or psychological change; the client or patient characteristics it is aimed at; a case study of the therapy in action. The final section of the book looks at ethical issues, the relationship between individual and group-based treatment, therapist supervision and deciding which therapies and therapists to select. This book is essential reading for probation staff, psychologists, criminal justice and liaison workers and specialist treatment staff. It will also be a valuable resource for any student of forensic or clinical psychology.

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Item type	Home library	Collection	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves	Leisure Reads	823.92 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		30108033497665
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves		W 740 IND (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		023230

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From the ‘nothing works’ maxim of the 1970s to evidence-based interventions to challenge recidivism and promote pro-social behavior, psychological therapy has played an important role in rehabilitation and risk reduction within forensic settings in recent years. And yet the typical group therapy model isn’t always the appropriate path to take.

In this important new book, the aims and effectiveness of individual therapies within forensic settings, both old and new, are assessed and discussed. Including contributions from authors based in the UK, North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, a broad range of therapies are covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy.

Each chapter provides:

an assessment of the evidence base for effectiveness;

the adaptations required in a forensic setting;

whether the therapy is aimed at recidivism or psychological change;

the client or patient characteristics it is aimed at;

a case study of the therapy in action.

The final section of the book looks at ethical issues, the relationship between individual and group-based treatment, therapist supervision and deciding which therapies and therapists to select.

This book is essential reading for probation staff, psychologists, criminal justice and liaison workers and specialist treatment staff. It will also be a valuable resource for any student of forensic or clinical psychology.

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