Working Positively with Personality Disorder in Secure Settings: A Practitioner’s Perspective

In recent years, a number of new therapeutic approaches to personality disorder have been developed. This book, written by practitioners working in an established high secure setting, provides a practical and accessible account of common issues with offenders diagnosed with personality disorder. It discusses the clinical, interpersonal and organizational context in which therapy takes place and provides an important exploration of the ways in which therapists in secure settings can adapt their interventions and approach to respond effectively to the complexity of individual presentations.