A Love That Kills

Name: A Love That Kills
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781474624350
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Stories of Forensic Psychology and Female Violence

By Anna Motz

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A Love That Kills by Anna Motz offers a compelling exploration into the lives of women who have committed violent crimes. Drawing on over thirty years of experience as a forensic psychotherapist, Motz candidly presents the stories of eleven women, revealing the complex psychological and emotional fault lines underlying their actions. The book provides a nuanced view of the challenging journey towards recovery for both therapist and patient.
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This book will resonate with readers interested in forensic psychology, criminal justice, and mental health professionals seeking insight into the treatment of violent offenders. It is also suitable for those wishing to deepen their understanding of human behaviour and resilience.

A leading forensic psychotherapist with three decades of experiences looks at the roots and motivations of female violence through a series of deeply affecting real-life therapy sessions

Description

Anna Motz is one of the most internationally acclaimed forensic psychotherapists at work today. For more than three decades, she has treated women imprisoned for violent crimes. With candour, compassion, insight, and a clear-eyed perspective, Anna introduces us to eleven ordinary women who came to commit extraordinary acts.

She examines the fault lines that led to their crimes and the sometimes perilous journey both therapist and patient take towards recovery.

A Love That Kills offers a unique exploration of the complex dynamics between offender and therapist, providing a compelling insight into the human psyche.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474624350

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 272

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Anna Motz Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction

About the Author

Anna Motz is a Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with over thirty years of experience working with violent women in prisons and in the community, and the staff who work with those women. She is a leading expert in women as perpetrators of violence.