Dr. Marvin: Movie Analysis

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I do not consider that Bob had an evaluation per se. New clients usually come to their first appointment hopeless since they cannot solve their problems by themselves. Moreover, they cannot trust their feelings. Mental health clients seek hope in their therapist as theirs has disappeared. The therapist can offer this relief and hope in the first session. However, the therapist should specify that this is not an absolute guarantee to the client’s problems. The first session should have some type of significant interaction. In the movie, Dr. Marvin was more concerned about his book than for his family vacation, family members, and client (Bob). Marvin did not set goals or structure of treatment, which left Bob with ambivalences. This is manifested