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The Write Life : Helping writers create, connect and earn

The Write Life : Helping writers create, connect and earn

Creating The Perfect Predator: Tricks of the Trade from a Forensic Psychologist by Mary Kennedy « Backspace: The Writers Place The Thursday afternoon group therapy session was held in a small, cramped room on the ninth floor of the forensic unit. It was a hot August day, and since the shatter-proof windows were nailed shut, the room was hot, humid, and eerily still. The group members–all men, all convicted of violent crimes, including rape, battery, incest and murder–watched warily as I slipped into an empty folding chair near the door. It was my first week as staff psychologist on the busy unit, and I was still new to the game. But not so new that I would forget to give myself a clear escape route. The chairs were arranged in a circle, and my supervisor had given me strict instructions on how to begin each session. I began the session by introducing myself, for the benefit of two new members who sat with their arms folded across their chests, a mocking expression on their faces. Biting back a sigh, I began. He stared at me for a long moment and then had me repeat the question. “Very good. From Roxanne St.

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