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Psychotherapy: The client will benefit from ongoing and in-depth psychoanalysis to attempt to discover some of the root causes of the issues. Because Belfort did not exhibit his behavioral problems prior to working in the Wall Street sector, it is likely that talk therapy will help elucidate some of the core reasons why he changed.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Once talking therapy has clarified some of the core issues Belfort is facing, cognitive-behavioral therapy can help him to identify the irrational, unreasonable, and untenable thought processes and biased beliefs that lead to his dysfunctional behaviors. The goal of the cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention will be behavioral change but also shifts in the ways Belfort views himself, other people, and his values. The client admits to using multiple types of drugs at different times, including Quaalude, Adderall, Xanex, Pot, Cocaine, and Morphine. The client exhibits core symptoms over a number of years, far longer than the necessary six months for diagnosis under this axis. The client exhibits loss of control over his drug use, has put his daughter in danger due directly to using, and even after several years of sobriety returns to using. He has stated, "On a daily basis, I consume enough drugs to sedate Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens ... for a month," and is cognizant of being an addict. "What can I say, I'm a drug addict I really am. I mean, cocaine, pills, whatever it is I'll do it ... thats the truth. And I'm a sex addict too."
Volunteer work and selfless service: Because Belfort has been consumed with an identity linked to money, power, and prestige, it may be helpful for him to shift focus to working with people in need. It is possible that his Wall Street milieu has clouded his judgment due to lack of exposure to other ways of life. The client may be encouraged to apply his business acumen to philanthropic work, as his core strengths are working with others, business acumen, and teaching abilities.
Writing: The client may be encouraged to use writing as a
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Axis II: 301.83 Borderline Personality Disorder. Client is marked by instability in relationships and personal life, exhibiting recklessness in several areas including sex and spending. Client also exhibits paranoia and anger management problems, and problems with empathy in his relationships given his lack of understanding of how his actions have impacted the lives of others. His…
A detailed review of his birth, early and late life, especially his progress as an artist has been discussed in the previous section. All this information is the basis on which a case was formulated and evaluated in the coming sections. Case Formulation This patient, Vincent Van Gogh, is a 37-year-old, single, Dutch, male artist. He is the second-eldest of 6 siblings - where the first was a still-born. Vincent voluntarily admitted
Depressive Disorder According to the DSM -- IV -- TR (2000), Major Depressive Disorder is classified by the number of Major Depressive Episodes -- although only one is needed in order to diagnose Major Depressive Disorder -- and according to the severity, ranging from mild, moderate, severe without psychotic features, or severe with psychotic features (347). This means that, in practice, the signs or symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder are
While neither of his parents were substance abusers, they were also normal dogs. It is possible that Brian's abnormal nature as a dog with human qualities may leave him with underlying identity issues, however. These issues may manifest as narcissistic personality disorder in Brian. The character has a strong sense of entitlement and feels superior to others. Yet his outcomes are seldom successful and this may in fact reinforce
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Assessment - Developing Intervention Cognitive-behavioral therapy assessment developing intervention This intervention addresses the case of Chaney Allen as a subject and incorporates group CBT as well as journaling. Allen's case would have been helped by community CBT because in addition to needing help on a personal level, she also needed community support -- both to help in combating her depression and addiction and in order to have emotional resources for
Fisher King was a 1991 movie that starred Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges and was directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie provided a unique insight into the world of abnormal psychology. It depicted accurate per trails of a few psychological disorders and psychosis that were brought on by a single stressor for both of the leading roles as well as a plethora of disorders by lesser characters brought on by