CHARACTERS OF THE MOVIE: Deborah a schizophrenic girl who mentally live in a non-existing world Dr. Fried the one who help Deborah all throughout her therapy SUMMARY OF THE MOVIE: I Never Promise You a Rose Garden is a story about Deborah who has been schizophrenic since her early childhood and was brought to a mental institution for treatment. She begins the therapy with the help of Dr. Fried to try to sort out the delusions she experience about this kingdom, her alternate reality, and so called real world. Deborah fights against the fear of losing her realm of escape, and she and her therapist (Dr. Fried), try to find out what is the primarily cause of her mental problem. She was traumatized from her past surgery that caused her intense physical and emotional pain despite the doctors promises that it wouldnt hurt at all. In the end Deborah finally realizes that she belong to a reality world (with the use of cigarette because of the burning pain). It is Deborahs decision to fight and to live than to remained to a world that only exists in her mind.
Describe the Mental Status of the CHARACTER in the
that showed MALADAPTIVE PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR,
movie
MENTAL STATUS ASSESSMENT
Description of the observed behaviour GENERAL She dressed well at the beginning of the movie APPEARANCE and as the story goes on she became improperly groomed. MOTOR BEHAVIOR She became panicky when in fear and she walks in no direction(catatonic excitement). Whe SPEECH She can speak appropriately but she cannot express her thoughts when in fear. She speaks softly. EMOTIONAL STATE She cried when she cant handle the situation.
PERCEPTION THINKING
She can understand other simple question
She believe into a non-existent world
DEFENSE MECHANISMS IDENTIFIED
DEFENSE DEFINITION ACTUAL BEHAVIOR MECHANISM THAT THE CHARACTER MANIFESTED THE DEFENSE MECHANISM IN THE MOVIE Displacement Transferring or She was accused of discharging of stealing someone emotional reactions elses lunch and then to other object or instead of having a person revenge she just kick the wall Regression Resorting to an She bites her nail earlier, more when upset comfortable level of functioning Identification An attempt to She acts as/like a manage anxiety by doctor imitating the behavior of someone
DESCRIPTION OF THE PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS OF THE CLIENT IN
APPROACHES Mention or specify therapeutic approaches used in the movie
- She was given a medication
- She had a therapy with a doctor (which is they have a talk sessions) - They restraint her by buckling-up in a bed (which I think somehow.. therapeutic) Mention possible approaches that can be done in response to the manifestations or behavior of the patient in the movie -Individual therapy (Learning to cope with stress) -Social skills training (To improve communication) -Family Therapy (Provides support) -Rehabilitation center or visiting the hospital once a week
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