Today, Ameé revisits the topic of psychopathy with Dr. Dave Kossen. Dr. Kosson is a Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. His research focuses on the cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and developmental mechanisms underlying psychopathy. He is also the President-Elect of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy. He founded the Aftermath: Surviving Psychopathy Foundation in 2006 and has served as its first President. 

In this episode you will hear: 

• Why the organization was started? 
• How is psychopathy determined really
• How is an abusive partner that is psychopathic different from other types of abusive people? 
• How psychopaths abuse the legal system in particular divorce and custody situations
• Noting that research has shown that psychopathic people are actually more “desirable” in the courting phases, what are the clear warning signs of danger? 
• What is best protection against psychopathy
• What is the best way to confront a psychopath

 

Resources

Website: https://aftermath-surviving-psychopathy.org/

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