Summary
https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/anna-motz-3/a-love-that-kills/9781474624381/
Anna Motz, is a forensic psychotherapist, clinical and forensic psychologist. In this conversation she discusses her focus on the darker side of women and their use of violence. She explains how her interest in this area developed from her experiences working in psychiatric hospitals and forensic services. Anna highlights the differences between male and female patterns of violence, particularly in terms of violence against the self and violence in the domestic realm. She also discusses the prevalence of female sexual abuse of children and the societal challenges in recognizing and addressing this issue. Anna shares her journey of training as a forensic psychotherapist and the impact it has had on her practice. She emphasizes the importance of psychotherapy in forensic settings and the need for cultural change within prisons and the community. Anna also discusses her latest book, A Love That Kills, which aims to challenge stereotypes and myths about women and motherhood. Finally, she reflects on the importance of self-care and emotional well-being in her work.
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Chapters
00:00Focusing on the Darker Side of Women
06:06Differences in Male and Female Patterns of Violence
07:09Violence Against the Self
09:32Female Violence in the Domestic Realm
10:19Female Sexual Abuse of Children
23:27The Influence of Childhood and Marginalization
28:56The Importance of Psychotherapy in Forensic Settings
36:34Writing A Love That Kills
46:11Protecting the Integrity of the People in the Book
48:26Self-Care and Emotional Well-Being
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