Psychoanalytic Understanding of Violence and Suicide

by Rosine Jozef Perelberg (Editor), Leonard Shengold (Foreword)

Although there is a vast literature on aggression, comparatively little has been written on the issue of violence and even fewer clinical discussions have been published on the violent patient.

This pioneering book presents a collection of case studies on the intensive psychoanalytic treatment of patients who have committed serious acts of violence against themselves or others. Each detailed clinical account demonstrates the effectiveness of the psychoanalytic treatment and furthers our understanding of the nature of violence.

The Psychoanalytic Understanding of Violence and Suicide also contains a comprehensive review of the existing literature on aggression and violence from America, England and France, presenting major themes contained in this literature which will be of interest to all those working with violent and suicidal patients.

Genres: Psychology

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 19, 1998

Reviews

[Burcu]

There is a good literature review at the beginning on the psychoanalytical approach in regards to suicide and violence. It is followed by several case studies: a borderline patient, a violent one, a suicidal one etc. Although I always have by doubts about methodology, I actually enjoy following the analyses. I guess it feels familiar with what I do in a way. :)