Tarra Bates-Duford on Diagnosing and Dealing with Psychopathy
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In this session, Tarra Bates-Duford discusses the complexities of diagnosing and dealing with psychopathy, particularly in prison settings. Psychopathy is often identified using the PCL-R test, which evaluates criminal behaviours, high recidivism rates, and the inability to learn from mistakes. Bates-Duford highlights the challenges therapists face, including interacting with the "representative" persona that psychopaths present to mask their true selves. She underscores the biological differences in psychopathic brains and their manipulative tendencies. Ethical considerations, maintaining professional boundaries, and avoiding personal vulnerabilities are critical for therapists working with psychopathic clients, who often exhibit charm, stoicism, and occasional rage outbursts.
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