On Aggression and Violence

'This lively psychoanalytic overview of aggression and violence is both informed and informative...the authors present a number of helpful viewpoints on a range of topics.' - Dr Paul Crawford, Mental Health Practice ...[A] stimulating and useful book...Both authors bring extensive professional experience of working with aggressive and violent clients, in the fields of child abuse, personality disorder, sexual deviancy and forensic psychiatry.' - Jenny Duckham, Journal of Analytical Psychology

Aggressive and violent patients are an increasing concern for mental health professionals. Mizen and Morris critically review psychoanalytic literature and present their own coherent and practical new model. The clear clinical focus and emphasis on managing violence in therapy, makes this book essential reading for practitioners and trainees.Aggressive and violent patients are an increasing concern for mental health professionals. Mizen and Morris critically review psychoanalytic literature and present their own coherent and practical new model. The clear clinical focus and emphasis on managing violence in therapy, makes this book essential reading for practitioners and trainees.