by Dr. Jeane King, Ph.D.
Have you ever noticed the spillover of psychopathology into domestic violence?
It’s as though a domestic abuse incident is an expression of a particular type of psychological disturbance. And some psychological dysfunction specifically expresses itself in acts of violence. In fact, as we note in diagnosing psychopathology, acts of violence and control issues serve as primary diagnostic criteria in making a psychological assessment.
As a psychologist specializing in the treatment of domestic abuse, I am keenly aware of the way in which the psychological disturbance drives the domestic abuse. And this awareness is what makes it possible for me to appreciate the potential for psychotherapeutic change.
It also helps me determine what cases are more likely to demonstrate behavior change and which are more likely to remain dysfunctional and violent.
To read teh complete article, please visit The Psychology of Domestic Violence – When Domestic Abuse and Psychopathology Are One
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