Bethany Drees Emily Garvey Aubree Luebbe Emily Robson

Preview of Silver Linings Playbook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj5_F hLaaQQ

Patrick Solitano Jr Has bipolar disorder Checked out of mental health institution against medical advice after being admitted on a court order Moved back in with his parents

Bipolar Disorder A disruptive, long term condition with mood swings Depressed (lows): feel sad or hopeless and lose interest in most activities Manic (highs): feel euphoric and full of energy Mood shifts range from only a few times a year to several times a day Some cases depression and mania at the same time

Forms of Treatment Moods can be kept in check by following a treatment plan Most cases, bipolar disorder can be controlled with medications and psychological counseling Other therapies: Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Family therapy, Group Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) In some cases, people with bipolar disorder benefit from hospitalization

Gestalt Therapy Focus on the here and now, direct experiencing, awareness and bringing unfinished business from the past into the present

Gestalt Theory The goal is attaining awareness and expanding choices. Awareness includes knowing environment and knowing oneself, accepting oneself, and being able to make contact with other people

Key themes to remember for Gestalt theory The power is in the present   To be fully aware is to live in the “here and now”

From the movie clips what would you say Pat’s personality is like?

Pat identities his own unfinished business from the past that is interfering with his present functioning by re- experiencing past situations as though they were happening at the present moment.

Why is Gestalt a good theory when working with Pat?

Gestalt Theory works well for Pat because

Adlerian Theory “ The focus is on understanding the whole person within their socially embedded contexts of family, school, culture and work.” (Corey handbook pg 60)

Adlerian Background Mistaken beliefs Clients lifestyle Connecting the past and present Overall goals

Video Clip Pats at the hospital spitting out pills

Adlerian Theory Lack of acceptance Video Clip: Pats homecoming

Pats Homecoming Family Dynamics and Relationships Mistaken Beliefs Stuck in the past Enviornment

Video Clip Clip of pat and his father talking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X83bEGPA85w

Adlerian Theory Deeper insight into relationships Equality Viewpoints

Existentialism Overview of Theory “Rather than being concerned with solving problem, therapy is aimed at removing roadblocks to meaningful living and helping clients assume responsibility for their actions” Aim to live an authentic life

Existentialism Background http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euFZ vkAQOHk

Existentialism “You are afraid to be alive, you are afraid to live. You’re a hypocrite, you’re a conformist. You’re a liar!” Believes that by changing his appearance and mood swings he’ll get Nikki back Clouded reasoning because of Nikki Only performs tasks that will get him closer to Nikki

Why is Existentialism a good theory for Pat? Meaning Freedom and Responsibility Anxiety Self Awareness

Living Authentically http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwc0 bZF9hP4 Accepting one’s self fully Living in a way that is in line with one’s personal values

Overarching Relationship All theories have similarities in terms of relationships Being present for the individual Living authentically Mutual trust

Overarching Goals Similar goals for each theory Focus on positive relationships with others Eliminating the neurotically dependent relationship Activities that focus on present life rather then the past Work on self acceptance

Challenges Gestalt Adler Existentialism Therapist must have experience and not manipulate individual Can become a mechanical process Adler Vague Not evidenced based Existentialism May be time consuming to know individual and techniques to use

Conclusion For Pat, successful theories are: Gestalt Adlerian Existentialism

References Book Manuel Mayo Clinic Staff. (1998-2013). Mayo Clinic. In Bipolar Disorder Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Drugs. Retrieved 11/12/13, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar- disorder/DS00356/DSECTION=causes. Huggo. (1990-2013). IMDB. In Silver Lining Playbook Plot Summary. Retrieved 11/12/13, from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045658/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ stry_pl.