Frankie
What is Frankie's profession?
Dancer
What does Alice say she suffers from from Frankie?
Hangovers
What is Genius's IQ?
156
What type of milieu is effective for dissociative identity disorder?
supportive, involve family, assist to learn new coping skills
What types of therapy are used for DID
Psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, adjunctive therapy
What did Frankie struggle with as a child?
She was a victim of racism/discrimination
What is race is Alice?
She is an older white woman
What is unique about what Genius wears that Frankie and Alice do not?
Glasses
What is a short term goal for patients with DID?
Maintain activities of daily living that might interfere with long term goals
How many different personalities does a person have with DID?
They can have two or more distinct or split identities.
What was the name of the man she was with as a young adult?
Pete
Does Alice know who Frankie is?
Yes, she understands that Frankie is the main identity
Is Genius aware of Frankie and Alice?
Yes
What is a long term goal for patients with DID?
Recognition of stressors, working with other personalities and not trying to suppress them.
Are there medications that can be used for DID?
There are no established medication treatments
What was the first traumatic event that happened to Frankie?
Pete died in a car crash with her
Does Alice smoke?
No, even though Frankie does
When is the first time Genius is introduced in the movie?
When Frankie doesn't remember doing the crossword puzzle at work.
What would be a primary nursing diagnosis for a patient with DID?
Disturbed thought process related to childhood trauma as evidenced by flashbacks to traumatic events
What are the key symptoms with DID?
A sense of memory loss, being detached from yourself and emotions, blurred sense of identity.
What was the last traumatic event that happened to Frankie?
Her mother took her baby away from her
Who is the identity of Alice reflecting?
Frankie's child that was taken away from her was going to be named Alice. She is the child that she had with Pete.
How did Dr. Oswald bring out Genius the first time?
Through hypnotherapy using a light and mild sedative (Phenobarbital)
What can you learn from this movie that you can use in future practice?
It takes a lot of patience when working with this patient population. It is helpful to communicate with the different personalities rather than pretending they are not there.
What is DID thought to stem from?
Trauma experienced by the person. It is seen as a coping mechanism.