{"product_id":"aggression-and-destructiveness-paperback-softback","title":"Aggression and Destructiveness - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy, when and how does aggression go wrong?How can we make sense of apparently meaningless destructiveness and violenceAggression is a part of human nature that energises our relationships, acts as an impetus for psychic development, and enables us to master our world. More often, we focus on its more destructive aspects, such as the violence individuals inflict on themselves or others and overlook the positive functions of aggression. In Aggression and DestructivenessCelia Harding brings together contributions from experienced psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists to explore the roots of aggression and the clinical dilemmas it presents in psychotherapy. Beginning with accounts of aggression and destructiveness from a range of developmental and theoretical perspectives, the book provides useful insights into subjects includingBullying and abusive relationshipsMale and female violence and destructivenessDepressive, perverse and psychotic states of mindAttacks on therapeutic treatmentThis book makes a valuable contribution to the attempt to make sense of human aggression, destructiveness and violence perpetrated against the self, others and reality. It will be of great interest to trainee and qualified psychodynamic counsellors, psychoanalytic psychotherapists and psychoanalysts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44574501929198,"sku":"9781583918852","price":67.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781583918852.jpg?v=1704384291","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/aggression-and-destructiveness-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}