Estela V. Welldon
Estela V. Welldon (pronunciation: es-TEH-la V. WELL-don) is a renowned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst known for her significant contributions to the field of forensic psychotherapy.
Etymology
The name "Estela" is of Spanish origin, meaning "star". The middle initial "V." stands for her maiden name, which is not publicly disclosed. "Welldon" is her married surname of English origin.
Career
Estela V. Welldon is best known for her work in the field of forensic psychotherapy, a branch of psychotherapy that deals with offenders and victims of violent crime. She is the founder of the International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy (IAFP) and has served as its Honorary President.
Welldon has also made significant contributions to the understanding of perversion, a term used in psychoanalysis to describe certain types of deviant sexual behavior. Her book, "Mother, Madonna, Whore: The Idealization and Denigration of Motherhood", is considered a seminal work in this area.
Related Terms
- Psychotherapy: A general term referring to therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a client, patient, family, couple, or group.
- Forensic Psychotherapy: This is a sub-discipline of psychotherapy which involves the treatment of those who have committed offences against others and the assessment and treatment of their victims.
- Perversion: In psychoanalytic terminology, a sexual behavior or desire considered abnormal or unacceptable.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estela V. Welldon
- Wikipedia's article - Estela V. Welldon
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