Download or read book Psychic Assaults and Frightened Clinicians written by John Gordon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '...a fascinating read for mental health workers regardless of their own theoretical background. Working with disturbed and disturbing individuals in secure settings produces strong feelings, and working with those feelings is undoubtedly an essential part of providing care effectively. This book is likely to challenge readers' understandings of their own actions and reactions.' (Dr Neil Brimblecombe, Director of Mental Health Nursing, Department of Health, and Nurse Director, Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.)