Chosen Counselling Film
2) Why this movie, what does it tell you about yourself?
I chose this film and character due to having both watched and enjoyed the film. I particularly appreciated the subtle, yet captivating show of Brandon’s life and trauma, that both he and his sister had seemingly shared. Consequently, nothing was set in stone, but the resulting behaviours exhibited by Brandon is exceedingly real, and each scene begins to reaffirm your interpretation as the movie proceeds. I consider the movie to truly highlight a range of intimacy issues that people, including myself, face in their everyday life. The depth of Brandon’s condition may embellish intimacy issues, but the subtlety of the movie allows you to relate to certain aspects of his condition.
3) Presenting issues –
If we are to assume that Brandon has entered counselling on his own accord, and is willing to disclose the same level of information that the movie portrayed, there are several presenting issues and motivations that bring Brandon to counselling. The most prominent issue is his relationship with intimacy, resulting in what would be considered a sex addiction. He conjointly appears to show a certain level of contempt, or ironically shame, for his own way of living (Gartner, 1999). His desire for commitment could be based on many motivators, but his ability to self-sabotage any efforts he makes to pursue that wish is …show more content…
Although it’s more of a prevalent term in psychotherapy and person-centred therapy, this alliance is directly linked to successful outcomes, even within CBT, and relies more heavily on the client’s opinion of the alliance than the counsellors. The first step is establishing boundaries, expectations and goals, which is summarized in a contractual agreement and discussed or negotiated during the assessment or information gathering period of sessions (Appendix
I chose this film and character due to having both watched and enjoyed the film. I particularly appreciated the subtle, yet captivating show of Brandon’s life and trauma, that both he and his sister had seemingly shared. Consequently, nothing was set in stone, but the resulting behaviours exhibited by Brandon is exceedingly real, and each scene begins to reaffirm your interpretation as the movie proceeds. I consider the movie to truly highlight a range of intimacy issues that people, including myself, face in their everyday life. The depth of Brandon’s condition may embellish intimacy issues, but the subtlety of the movie allows you to relate to certain aspects of his condition.
3) Presenting issues –
If we are to assume that Brandon has entered counselling on his own accord, and is willing to disclose the same level of information that the movie portrayed, there are several presenting issues and motivations that bring Brandon to counselling. The most prominent issue is his relationship with intimacy, resulting in what would be considered a sex addiction. He conjointly appears to show a certain level of contempt, or ironically shame, for his own way of living (Gartner, 1999). His desire for commitment could be based on many motivators, but his ability to self-sabotage any efforts he makes to pursue that wish is …show more content…
Although it’s more of a prevalent term in psychotherapy and person-centred therapy, this alliance is directly linked to successful outcomes, even within CBT, and relies more heavily on the client’s opinion of the alliance than the counsellors. The first step is establishing boundaries, expectations and goals, which is summarized in a contractual agreement and discussed or negotiated during the assessment or information gathering period of sessions (Appendix