Psychopathy Therapy

26 sessions with Dr Tarra Bates-Duford

This psychopathy therapy module provides insights and learning on psychopathy. TRIGGER WARNING: Some people may find the following content disturbing. Caution advised.

Test your knowledge – complete the short quiz at the end of each session for professional development (CPD/CME/CE). By successfully completing all quizzes in this module you will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

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SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE

01

Psychopathy Defined Part 1

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates psychopathy. She defines what psychopathy is and how to spot psychopathy in children and adults. Dr Bates-Duford shares her personal experience with a child psychopath.

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02

Diagnosing and Dealing with Psychopathy

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates diagnosing and dealing with psychopathy. She explains how most psychopaths are diagnosed in prison and how mental health professionals rarely check for psychopathy outside of prison. Dr Bates-Duford discusses her experience working with psychopaths and shares tips for dealing with psychopathy.

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03

PCL-R Psychopathy Checklist

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates the PCL-R Psychopathy Checklist created by Robert Hare.

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04

Early Signs of Psychopathy (Demo)

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford provides a therapy demonstration with a psychopathic client. She identifies the early signs of psychopathy, examining the psychopathic symptoms of her ficticious client Brooke.

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05

Traits of Individuals Targeted by Psychopaths (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates traits of individuals targeted by psychopaths. Dr Bates-Duford demonstrates some of these traits, including low self-esteem and people pleasing behaviours, and how psychopaths take advantage of these individuals.

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06

Psychopathy Defined Part 2

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates psychopathy, focusing on ways we can work with this anti-social personality disorder in adults and children. She explains the importance of having the most accurate diagnosis and how to achieve this.

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07

Case Study: Karen

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford provides us with a case study of a healthcare worker named Karen who had an intimate relationship with a psychopathic client named Michael. She outlines how Karen was manipulated by Michael and how she tried to protect him even after being violently attacked.

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08

Testing for Psychopathy

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates testing for psychopathy. She outlines why and when we should test for psychopathy. Dr Bates-Duford examines how we can test for psychopathy and how to interpret test results giving client examples from her clinical practice.

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09

Psychopathy vs Sociopathy (Demo)

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford demonstrates the differences between psychopathy and sociopathy with a client. She covers both the behavioral and verbal language differences between psychopaths and sociopaths.

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Behavioural Differences Between Psychopaths and Non-psychopaths (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates behavioural differences between psychopaths and non-psychopaths. Dr Bates-Duford and her client demonstrate both a psychopath and non-psychopaths behavioural response to the same situation.

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011

Case Study: Timothy

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates psychopathy, focusing on ways we can work with this anti-social personality disorder in adults and children. She explains the importance of having the most accurate diagnosis and how to achieve this.

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012

Commonalities

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates commonalities between the case studies of her psychopathic clients. She identifies their shared psychopathic traits and discusses gender differences in psychopathy.

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013

Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates testing for psychopathy. She outlines why and when we should test for psychopathy. Dr Bates-Duford examines how we can test for psychopathy and how to interpret test results giving client examples from her clinical practice.

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014

Gender Differences and Psychopathy Part 1 (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates gender differences in psychopathic behaviour. This demonstration shows us the traits and behaviours of a female psychopath.

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015

Language Differences Between psychopaths and Non-psychopaths (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates language differences between psychopaths and non-psychopaths. Dr Tarra Bates-Duford and her volunteer demonstrate both a psychopath and non-psychopaths response to the same situation.

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016

Nature vs. Nurture

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates nature vs nurture. She explores the impact of nature, discussing the genetic predisposition of psychopaths. Dr Bates-Duford also explores the impact of nurture and the role environmental influences have on psychopathy.

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017

Psychopaths and Sociopaths

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates the difference between psychopaths and sociopaths. Both of these disorders fall under the umbrella of anti-social personality disorder.

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018

Case Study: Patrice

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford provides a case study of her psychopathic client Patrice. She discusses her psychopathic traits and the treatment approaches she used with Patrice.

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019

Gender Differences and Psychopathy Part 2 (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates gender differences in psychopathic behaviour. This demonstration shows us the traits and behaviours of a male psychopath.

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020

Treatment Options (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates treatment options for psychopaths. Dr Bates-Duford explains why the treatment for psychopaths must be multimodal. She outlines the several different ways to treat a psychopath.

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021

Aileen Wuornos

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates the notable psychopath Aileen Wuornos.

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022

Case Study: Angie

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford provides a case study of her psychopathic friend Angie. She describes her relationship with her and identifies her psychopathic traits.

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023

The Traits of a Psychopath (Demo)

In this demonstration session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates the traits of a psychopath.

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024

Notable Psychopaths

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford investigates notable psychopaths. She discusses three notable psychopath serial killers; Ted Bundy, The Dating Game Killer: Rodney Alcala and Jeffrey Dahmer.

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Notable Psychopaths Part 2

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford continues to investigate notable psychopaths. She discusses how the media tends to glamorise psychopaths and how these notable serial killers are narcissistic and desire this media attention.

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026

Case Study: Winnie

In this session, Dr Tarra Bates-Duford provides us with a case study of her psychopathic client Winnie, who had a lot of similar behaviours and experiences to the notable psychopath Aileen Wuornos.

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