I was like, why are you so obsessed with me? Do-Now: Wh at does it mean to be obsessed with something or someone? Have you ever had an obsession?
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OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) Obsessions : Compulsions :
Everyone has obsessions and compulsions. Ex: When does it become a problem?
Through films… Causes: Realities of having OCD: Treatment
Film Focus: Before viewing: what do you typically do when you get home from school, right when you walk in the door? Do you have any sort of routine? Explain. Before viewing: Have you ever heard “don’t step on the cracks” in reference to the sidewalk? Do you avoid the cracks? Why/why not? Describe the routine this character goes through when he arrives home at his apartment and as he walks around the city. How might this be impacting his life?
Film focus Before viewing: you just got in a car accident. You’re being rushed to the hospital. What are your thoughts? What are your actions? What has happened to the patient that just came into the hospital on the ambulance? What things does he keep counting? What are his concerns as he is getting treatment? How might this impact the doctors’ ability to help him? “You’ve managed to turn your compulsions into something productive.” Do you think this is possible for most people with OCD? Explain.
Film focus: real life, not just the movies What symptoms of OCD is this man showing? How did he cope with having OCD? How did having this illness impact his life? What is the main goal of Cognitive Behavioral treatment (CBT)? How does it work? What tools does the treatment use? How effective has this treatment been?
Assessment: Life with OCD… Create a comic strip OR write a short story about someone suffering from OCD. You must include: The person’s obsessions and compulsions How the disorder is interfering with the persons life The possible cause for their compulsions Possible treatment options for the person You will be graded on your creativity, effort and proper use of class time. This assignment is worth TEN points.
HOMEWORK (COPY THIS DOWN) INTERVIEW 2 people bout their perceptions of psychological disorders. Ask each person why they think people have disorders, what the best treatment options are, and how they feel when they are around people who have a disorder. Record the notes from the interview in your journal. Also include who you interviewed Don’t fake it.