Psychologists

__ Task 1, Books I-IV __ As a troubled teenager growing up without his father, Telemachos has been coming to you for counseling. For months, you have been observing his actions and listening to him talk about his family and home life. Most recently, along his journey, Telemachos has been sending you letters, sharing the details of his experiences with you. As a result of all of these sessions with your patient, what can you conclude about Telemachos’ character? Can you diagnose Telemachos? In your psychological report, list Telemachos’ behaviors, beliefs, or statements and your conclusions about him.



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Concluding Facts About Telemachus’s Character:


 * Telemachus has had numerous encounters with other people that have put stress on himself
 * We can see that Telemachus does have a courageous personality that he portrays in the first part of his journey
 * Doesn’t stand up for himself when the many suitors encroach on his household
 * Telemachus has also shown his leadership ability by replacing his father as the King of Ithaca while he is still trapped on the island with Calypso. He also demonstrates leadership in his journey to find his own father
 * Telemachos needs a push to start his journey from Athena---

Observations:

Diagnosis: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

> A condition that likely stems from his anxiety for his odyssey and his father's odyssey.
 * Throughout our observations we have concluded that Telemachos suffers from (GAD),
 * Excessive, ongoing worry and tension
 * “Mentor, how can I go, how can I greet him? I have no practice in polite speeches; then again, a young man must be shy when he addresses an older man” (27).
 * Restlessness or a feeling of being "edgy”

“First, I have lost a good father, who once was a king over you that are present here, and he was was like a kind father to you; and now again there is something much worse, which I tell you will soon utterly tear to pieces my whole house, and destroy my whole living” (16).

> > “Sir, since you ask me the question, this house might have been wealthy and beyond reproach, so long as that man was at home; but now the gods have willed otherwise. They have chosen to send trouble upon us....The birds of prey have made him their prey; he is gone from sight, gone from hearing, and left anguish and lamentation for me” (9). “He spoke angrily,and now he dropt down the staff on the ground and burst into tears. All the people were sorry for him, and they all sat silent, not one had the heart to say an unkind word in reply” (17).
 * Irritability
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mood Swings

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Prognosis:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Telemachos will likely suffer from (GAD) until the completion of his odyssey.



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<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Task 2, Books V, VI, and IX__

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">You have the opportunity to meet with Odysseus in the land of Phaicia between his visit with the king and his recreation with the residents. He has been away from his home for two decades, and you are certain that his time in battle and violent travel afterwards has had some effect on his overall psyche. Does he show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder? Write a transcript of your brief session with Odysseus, including questions and answers, with a brief explanation of your findings. Remember, you want Odysseus to talk about his past experiences and his reaction to them, and you hope that his answers will reveal his personality and character. [Hint: You may need to investigate post-traumatic stress disorder and provide some information/links for your classmates.]

__Task 3, Books X-XII__

Since you are a renowned psychologist, you are in the process of writing a self-help book. You are currently creating/drafting a chapter entitled, “Fate vs. Free will: Does man control his own destiny?” Using the adventures that Odysseus and his crew experience as evidence, create/draft this chapter. You may use evidence from the second reading as well. Remember that as a counselor, you want to provide examples that explain the advice you are giving your readers. Consider creative ways to present your findings/advice (i.e. chart, outline, etc.).