Psychodynamic Fugue Case Study

Diagnosis One day, Karl, a native Hawaiian, wakes up in Nebraska. He has no recollection of who he is, how he got there, or where he came from. With the information given from the case study, I have deducted which mental disorder Karl has. He has dissociative fugue, formerly called psychogenic fugue, is a psychological disorder in which a person temporarily loses their sense of personal identity, wandering or traveling far from home or work. Other than the mental complications they create, there are no physical signs, symptoms, behaviors, etc. that indicate this illness. For Karl, the potential cause of his illness may be an underlying case of stress which could lead to alcoholism or a traumatic experience he has experienced some point in …show more content…
With insight therapy, it helps clients understand and interpret how past events have negatively influence their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. More specifically, psychodynamic therapy is a good choice for Karl. Psychodynamic therapy delves into how dynamics in one's life affect one's current emotional state or psyche. Overall, this therapy could potentially be a good solution to help Karl. With further insight of his background, the therapist could help Karl understand why his trauma has caused this fugue.
Behavioral Therapies This therapy is specifically used to treat patients who have mental disorders. The purpose of behavioral therapy is to seek and identify potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. When finding the cause of the undesired behavior, the next step is to change it and make it a positive one. Potentially, this type of therapy could help Karl assuming he may have a drinking problem which contributes to his “blackouts” causing him to space out and wander. Other than that, for Karl, this type of therapy would not be a good match for him. He does not meet any of the criteria to have a behavioral therapy.
Cognitive