Since observation is the most common method of assessment, for this module/week’s Discussion Board Forum, you will exercise your observational skills and write a summary of your observations. After watching the online media clip, write a summary about what you observe while watching the featured individual’s behaviors, emotional expressions, mood, etc. Once you have completed your thread, read two (2) other classmates’ observations and compare them with your own. In your replies, discuss, question, and make comments about what your classmates posted. Each reply must include at least 1 citation from class or outside materials and include Christian worldview or biblical themes where appropriate. Replies must be minimum 200 words.
Please watch provided video and use it as a reference as well.
https://www.learner.org/series/the-brain-teaching-modules/multiple-personality/
Reference Book:
Sheperis, C. J., Drummond, R. J., & Jones, K. D. (2020) Assessment procedures for counselors and helping professionals (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Multiple personality disorder also referred to as dissociative identity disorder, is a condition in which a person’s identity divided into various distinct personality states. Personality refers to various attributes, including emotions, behavior, temperament, and the state of mind that characterizes a unique individual. According to Ringrose (2018), an individual has only one personality, and a person exhibiting several personalities is said to be suffering from a dissociative identity disorder. The video I watched is about a patient, Tony, who is suffering from multiple personalities and is having a therapy session with Dr. Howland. As narrated, Tony has fifty-three personalities, but three of his personalities stand out of the rest: Tony, the original; Richard, his cousin who had a brain tumor and died and; Dede, the one who remembers everything (Annenberg Learner, 2018). The therapist states that Tony has an issue of free-flowing consciousness, and he believes that he shares his body with many people.
At the beginning of the video, Tony is talking in the woods about his current condition, and he places himself in the third person meaning that he is detached from his present situations. He smokes to help him handle some of the situations such as stress or when other personalities take over him. Tony seems to be bothered about his condition, but he cannot believe that he can have changed. Besides, Richard avoids questions, and when asked whether he knew his wife, Gloria, he states that Tony is married to Gloria and not him (Annenberg Learner, 2018). Also, when his personality shift, Tony showed changes in body language such as coughing, rubbing his eyes, shaking hands nervously, and seemed to be distracted from his surroundings. He changed his personality from Tony to Richard and Anthony. However, Richard took charge whenever the therapist wanted to prob deeper to obtain any important information. At the end of the video, Tony goes back to the woods, and he shares his thoughts concerning the outcomes of the brain imaging test. He wanted evidence to prove that he has other personalities, and the test enabled him to understand what was happening was real, as seen through clarity and confidence, his words, breathing, and posture.
Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (
Romans 12:2, ESV
).
References
Annenberg Learner (2018). The Brain: Teaching Modules – Multiple Personality. Retrieved May 15, 2020, from
https://www.learner.org/series/the-brain-teaching-modules/multiple-personality/
Ringrose, J. L. (2018). Understanding and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder (or Multiple Personality Disorder). Routledge.
Classmate:Chelsea
After watching the media clip, there was a lot that was observed. The first thing that was noticed was in the beginning when Tony was walking. While the weather was nice, quiet and peaceful, Tony appeared that he was not able to relax as he would look over his shoulder. It was as if he was concerned that someone was following him (Colorado State University, 1997). This can be common in individuals who have dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder (Boysen & VanBergen, 2013).
During the counseling session, several alters emerged. When he was himself, Tony appeared anxious and he constantly rung his fingers. His hands were shaking and his eyes blinked repeatedly When Anthony emerged, he was scared and fearful, which could be contributed to his age, since Anthony was a child. When another alter emerged, Richard, the mood and demeanor changed drastically. Richard appeared angry and agitated. He appeared to grow annoyed when the therapist asked him several questions. When Tony came back to himself, he appeared more calm but confused as to what all transpired (Colorado State University, 1997).
For many individuals with DID, memory recollection can be an issue. There is even debate as to whether individuals are responsible for their actions if they suffer from DID (Maiese, 2017). While there is still much research to be done on DID, many individuals who suffer from DID have suffered horrific trauma such as sexual or physical abuse (Boysen & VanBergen, 2013). This can leave individuals feeling broken. While the world is a broken world and bad things can happen, God can help heal the broken. Luke 4:18 (ERV) says, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has chosen me to tell good news to the poor. He sent me to tell prisoners that they are free and to tell the blind that they can see again. He sent me to free those who have been treated badly.”
References:
Boysen, G. A., & VanBergen, A. (2013). A review of published research on adult dissociative
identity disorder: 2000–2010. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 201(1), 5-11.
doi:10.1097/NMD.0b013e31827aaf81
Colorado State University. (Producers). (1997). Multiple personality [Video]. Annenberg
Learner.
Easy to Read Version. (2020). Bible Gateway Online.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+4%3A18&version=ERV (Original
work published 2006.
Maiese, M. (2017). Dissociative identity disorder, ambivalence, and responsibility.European
Journal of Philosophy, 25(3), 764-784. doi:10.1111/ejop.12171
Classmate Dajai
In the video clip “Multiple Personalities”, viewers are introduced to middle age male Tony who had been diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how an individual living with this condition may think, feel, and/or behave. Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that are not fully in alignment with reality. Other symptoms of Schizophrenia can include disorganized speech or behavior, and a decrease in interest or participation of an individual’s usual daily activities. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia may also suffer from loss of memory or difficulty concentrating in conversations.
Observation is monitoring the actions of others or oneself in a particular context and making a record of what is observed (Aiken & Groth-Marnat, 2006 ). Behavioral observation can provide professionals with information about an individual’s functioning, such as emotional responses, social interactions, motor skills (Murphy & Davidshofer, 2005). In the video presentation, Tony at times presented as disengaged when asked a question directly. At other times, Tony presented with a delay to answer questions or engage in conversation. Tony’s character traits varied based upon what identity consumed him at the time.
During the “multiple personalities” presentation, Tony was observed placing his hand to his head and at other times he appeared to be wiping his forehead although no sweat was there. Tony’s eyes were observed as scattered back and forth and he did not appear to be able to make direct eye contact in conversations for considerable periods of time. Throughout the video, as Tony assumed roles of either DeeDee or Richard, Tony was observed scratching his neck and face, grabbing at his mouth and beard (when he became overwhelmed during interview), and shaking hands. Tony detailed his experiences with memory loss followed by identifying a specific event in his life where he was unable to recall being present at a wedding.
Question:
How should I have integrated biblical context/ Christian Worldview into this assignment? Would it be best to note God’s love for all people, and to address the stigma that follows individuals with mental health needs?
Where can the citation to our current textbook be located (was unable to locate it via etextbook online) ??
References
Multiple Personality. (2019, September 18). Retrieved from https://www.learner.org/series/the-brain-teaching-modules/multiple-personality/
Schizophrenia. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml
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