Forensic Psychology & Psychiatry
VIDEO
(2022) Extraordinary tale of one woman's experience of WW2 and the aftermath. Sometimes we can be both the victim and the villain in our own story. CLICK HERE
The shawshank redemption
(1994) film featuring two imprisoned men find solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. CLICK HERE
(2019) humane two part documentary examining the work of this high secure psychiatric institution in West London. CLICK HERE
Domination & submission
(2021) lovely ten minute video by Jessica Benjamin. Explains the function of domination and submission in a psychodynamic context and a gendered world. CLICK HERE
WRITTEN
Permission to come alongside: the story of Jorge and Yousef
(2017) Andrew Perry & Frank Reilly. We believe both that people are capable of helping each other, in forensic services, at a deeper level than the existing social order currently envisions and that this is in our self interest. We think co-productive relationships are one means to achieve this outcome. CLICK HERE
The therapeutic milieu under fire: security and insecurity in forensic mental health
(2012) Gwen Adshead et al. A groundbreaking book exploring the psychodynamics and politics of the forensic therapeutic milieu It sets out a psycho-social framework for understanding the predicament and the needs of those who live in, and those who work in, forensic mental health settings, Free review by A Larney CLICK HERE
Becoming ethical
(2009) by Alan Jenkins. A parallel, political journey with men who have abused. His concept refers to understanding the political nature of the intervention and the belief that our journeys as workers must mirror the journeys of our clients. Free review. CLICK HERE
Audio
Treating violent offenders
(2020) by Gwen Adshead. Thoughtful audio interview considering how therapy could help make society less violent. CLICK HERE
The devil you know
(2021) by Gwen Adshead & Eileen Horne. Audio programme presenting cases of forensic psychotherapy. Calm, clear and humane. CLICK HERE
