Vol 1. Mainly Theory- Dr Christopher Cordess and Dr Murray Cox. Introduction: Transference. 1. General 2. Forensic aspects: Counter-transference 1. - 2. Forensic aspects: Defence Mechanisms 1. General 2. In offender patients: Sociology and Psychotherapy: Adolescence: Theoretical aspects of working with psychosis: Theories of sexual development and offending: Theories of aggression: Victimology and PTSD: Research Methods: Vol 2. Mainly Practice - Dr Murray Cox and Dr Christopher Cordess: Introduction (to include reference to gender and race issues):What to expect from Forensc Psychotherapy: The centrality of Supervision: A. Working with out-patients: Individual psychotherapy: Group Psychotherapy: Supportive psychotherapy in Forensic Practice: The abused mentally impaired: Day Hospital treatment for Borderline and psychotic patients: Working with adolescent delinquents: B. Working in secure settings: Sex offending: Psychodynamic treatment in Regional Secure Units: The Forensic patient and the Therapeutic Community: Psychodynamics and the Special Hospital: A psychotherapist in prison: A review of research:Training.
The definitive book on forensic psychotherapy and its work and outcomes
Christopher Cordess is Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the
University of Sheffield. He is an associate member of the British
Psycho-analytic Society and has published widely on forensic
psychiatry and psychotherapy.
Murray Cox was Consultant Psychotherapist at Broadmoor Hospital
from 1970 to 1997. He was an Honorary Member of the Institute of
Group Analysis, the Danish Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
and an Honorary Research Fellow, The Shakespeare Institute (The
University of Birmingham). His books include Structuring the
Therapeutic Process: Compromise with Chaos, Shakespeare Comes to
Broadmoor and, with Alice Theilgaard, Mutative Metaphors in
Psychotherapy: The Aeolian Mode and Shakespeare as Prompter: The
Amending Imagination and the Therapeutic Process. Both editors were
contributors to Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry,
edited by Robert Bluglass and Paul Bowden.
`The book's coverage of psychic processes and their effect on inner
and outer world phenomena mark its importance for all who are
involved with difficult patients or clients. It is the first major
book on forensic psychotherapy marking a developmental milestone in
this speciality. It is therefore a must for libraries and any
institution or organization, which involves itself practically or
academically with offender patients. It has immense personal
appeal...written in a style that conveys respect and a sensitivity
for the patient and their difficulties. The many areas incorporated
in this book mean that there is always something, which resonates
with the various wishes and expectations of the reader, whether
they be theoretical or mainly practical. The ability of this text
to intellectually stimulate and make emotional contact with the
reader is only rivaled by its potential to impart knowledge'.
*IAFP Newsletter*
`A welcome reminder of how important the psychotherapeutic aspect
is in the forensic-psychiatric patient's treatment during both
hospital and outpatient treatment… Forensic Psychotherapy gives the
basic knowledge to understand the offender's psychological traumas
and their association with violent behavior… Having this book, the
reader will be convinced that as a forensic psychiatry worker his
goal is not only to minimize criminal behavior but also to maximize
the offender's quality of life, irrespective of the type of crime
committed. Forensic Psychotherapy provides the reader with an
impressive array of information, and we recommend it to all
interested professionals'.
*The Lancet*
`Taken together, these two volumes illustrate not only the breadth
of forensic psychotherapy, but its interrelatedness to a very wide
range of disciplines. … Libraries, even with modest budgets should
endeavor to purchase these two admirable volumes'.
*Probation Journal*
`These volumes have an `all you ever wanted to know about' feel to
them. Cordess and Cox have attempted to be comprehensive and, on
the whole, have succeeded. The first volume, entitled `Mainly
Theory', provides a thorough introduction to psychotherapy in
forensic setting, but would also be useful to professionals in
general psychiatric settings - the strength of Forensic
Psychotherapy is contained in its second volume, which focuses on
the pragmatic aspects of using psychotherapeutic methods in
clinical settings'..
*Nursing Times*
In two very comprehensive, sound, and declarative volumes...
Cordess and Cox... present lucidly and at times brilliantly the
panorama of forensic psychology. The encyclopedic scope of the
presentation of materials and vast viewpoints is almost
breathtaking in its inclusiveness. Forensic Psychotherapy may be
considered a seminal work. As editors, Cordess and Cox have
produced two volumes of considerable excellence in forensic
psychotherapy. In both volumes they present current and significant
material of relevance to the field of forensic psychology from a
wide range of disciplines, as well as all levels of professional
experience. Forensic Psychotherapy, well edited by Christopher
Cordess and Murray Cox, deserves wide acceptance by the
psychological community for the breadth and scope of the volumes'
contents, the insightfulness and creativity of a number of its
contributors, the comprehensiveness of the varied and significant
themes presented in the field of forensic psychology and
psychotherapy, and the significant ideas and views incorporated in
both volumes. I recommend the two-volume set for psychologists,
researchers, therapists, criminologists, jurists, forensic
practitioners, and college and university libraries for the
significant information presented by the editors and
contributors.
*Contemporary Psychology*
The two volumes of Forensic Psychotherapy constitute a monumental
piece of work. The book inculcates a profound and disturbing
curiosity to investigate the depths of destructiveness in human
kind (and mind). The two volumes are the creative result of the
emergent spirit of partnership between parties within the criminal
justice system. The compendium will, I suspect, become a classic
text in the training of forensic psychiatrists and, particularly,
forensic psychotherapists. In my opinion, it is essential reading
for the psychoanalytic and group-analytic practitioners who are
directly involved in the rehabilitation of forensic patients. In
view of its magnitude, different sections of the book will also
become an important reference to different professionals, including
clinicians, research scientists, philosophers, lawyers,
criminologists, politicians and any other thinkers who wish
honestly to explore our timeless struggle to know and be just to
our human paradoxes.
*Group Analysis*
This two volume work is probably the first of its kind. Both
volumes are extremely readable. As a pair, they offer an
outstanding contribution to the psychotherapy literature and - in
particular - to the forensic therapy literature. These are...
beautifully prepared books. As library copies... they are
indispensable. The books are written and edited by experts and are
bound to meet with every considerable success.
*Psychiatric Care*
This nicely-boxed two-volume work is the product of a publisher who
has done much to encourage forensic psychiatry. It is an
achievement of excellence, and the theories and explanations that
it expounds have a lasting quality... The editors are to be
congratulated for achieving both balance and cohesion... to give
you the whole story would be stealing others' thunder and you must
read it for yourself. That is what psychotherapy is all about.
*Psychological Medicine*
The book's coverage of psychic processes and their effect on inner
and outer world phenomena mark its importance for all who are
involved with difficult patients or clients. It is the first major
book on forensic psychotherapy marking a developmental milestone in
this speciality. It is therefore a must for libraries and any
institution or organisation which involves itself practically or
academically with offender patients. It has immense personal
appeal...written in a style that conveys respect and a sensitivity
for the patient and their difficulties. The many areas incorporated
in this book mean that there is always something which resonates
with the various wishes and expectations of the reader, whether
they be theoretical or mainly practical. The ability of this text
to intellectually stimulate and make emotional contact with the
reader is only rivaled by its potential to impart knowledge.'
*Therapeutic Communities (The International Journal for Therapeutic
and Supportive Organisations)*
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