Working with Psychopathy: Lifting the Mask [Paperback]

This brief explores the research on psychopaths in various settings and in everyday life. Psychopaths are often predatory by nature but may appear normal to laypersons. Individuals working in health professions, forensic occupations, education and corporate environments are likely to encounter a person with psychopathic traits at some point in their respective careers; this brief highlights the value of being able to identify a person with psychopathic traits, to understand the implications, and to navigate any interactions.

 

With recommendations for assessment and for guiding future interactions, this brief will be beneficial to mental health professionals, practitioners and researchers in psychology, forensic occupations, corrections, education, healthcare, and professionals in corporate environments.

1. Introduction to psychopathy.- 2. Recognizing a psychopath.- 3. Health professions.- 4. Forensic and first responders.- 5. Education.- 6. Corporate.- 7. Summary.

Tom Kennedy is an Associate Professor and the Director of Academic Affairs for the College of Psychology at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).  He serves as a representative for the NSU IRB and is a supervisor for the forensic practicum. He received his PhD from the University of Miami and is a licensed psychologist in Florida.  He previously served as Associate Professor for the College of Education at NSU where he was co-director of the Applied Research Center and developed and taught multiple courses including: Methods of Inquiry, Statistics, Advanced Statistics, Research Design, Mixed Methods, Program Evaluation, Survey and Measurement and Testing. His clinical experience consists of providing forensic evaluations, neuropsychological assessments, behavioral medicine interventions, and child and adolescent therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings includilÃ+