Can psychotherapy treat violence rooted in ideology rather than emotion?
In short: Professor Gwen Adshead explores whether traditional psychological treatments can effectively address political and religious violence, examining the complex boundary between individual mental health and radicalized belief systems.
The lecture distinguishes between emotional violence—often rooted in personal trauma or psychological distress—and ideological violence, which is driven by systemic beliefs. This distinction is critical for determining how clinicians should approach individuals involved in terrorism or extremist movements.
By analyzing these differences, the discussion seeks to understand if psychotherapy can deconstruct radicalization or if it merely treats the symptoms of a broader political phenomenon.
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