Crossfire! How to Survive Giving Expert Evidence as a Psychologist

As psychologists, we are highly trained mental health professionals. In the consulting room we are generally 'in control' and have a good feel for what is happening. However, in a court of law, it can be quite frightening as anything can happen. The vulnerability we feel in a courtroom is a professional vulnerability. This is because a psychologist can be made to think that his or her competence is on the line. This is not usually the case, but it is what it feels like. It is important for us to realise that in court it is our opinion that matters. But the process feels personal.

About the author

The Rev'd Dr Bruce A. Stevens (PhD Boston University, 1987) was ordained in the Anglican Church and is currently serving in supply ministry in the Uniting Church. He is an endorsed clinical and forensic psychologist and was the Wicking Professor of Ageing and Practical Theology at Charles Sturt University, 2015-2019. He has written twelve books and numerous refereed articles. He lives in Canberra with his wife Dr Ann Harvey.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Stevens
• Publisher: Australian Academic Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2008
• EAN: 9781875378814
• ISBN: 978-1-875378-81-4
• No. of pages: 100
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 138 g
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works