Diagnosis and Treatment of Sociopaths and Clients with Sociopathic Traits

by Debra H. Benveniste

Sociopaths suffer from a serious psychological condition most often classified as anti-social personality disorder. Some common traits of the sociopath include a disregard for the feelings of others, inability to feel guilt, aggressive or violent behavior, and disregard for social mores.  Sociopaths are often quick to blame others for their shortcomings, and this may even help them rationalize their own bad behavior. As a mental health professional, you understand that some clients may have sociopathic traits without being full-blown sociopaths. So how do you treat these clients?

Diagnosis and Treatment of Sociopaths and Clients with Sociopathic Traits by Debra Benvenista may be used as an adjunct to therapy, although it also acts as a full course of treatment in and of itself. Grounded in evidence-based therapies, It pays special attention to safety issues and other concerns for both patients and clinicians, and can be used in a range of treatment settings.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Susan Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

THEE best text/book overall i have EVER read. most under-studied/under-wriiten-about psycho/sociologial population and very difficult disorder to understand and treat. this was extraordinarily easy to read and absorb. i shall write a fan letter of gratitude to this lady! highly recommend to anyone interested in antisocial personality disorder. your next door neighbor could have it and successfully manipulate you out of your valuables if you're not careful! very effective and helpful book.