Main description:

An innovative view of the development of psychopathology and sexual offending. In an exciting synthesis of neuroscience, developmental, and social psychology with forensic and criminal literature, it offers a fresh perspective as to the reasons that may precipitate some individuals into violent or sexual offences. The book is written for clinicians of all modalities, although its very readable style, make it accessible to anyone with an interest in this area.

Contents:

About the Author , Introduction , Introduction to attachment , Neuroscientific additions , The insecurely attached child , Puberty and adolescence , Adult attachment styles , Narcissistic personalities , Psychopathology, personality disorders, and schizophrenia , Relationship dynamics and co-dependent relationships , Cyclothymia and the bipolar spectrum , Sexual addiction , Internet addiction and offending , Stalking and violence , Paraphilias and sexual offending , The neurobiological effect of psychotherapy