Today is Sunday, March 21st. In just a few minutes, a brand new patient is come to visit me. His name is Noah Montgomery, and his mother has warned me. A 17 year old child prodigy, it seems he knows everything- except social skills. His mother has warned me that he is a bit.... concerning and he may need to be considered for higher level therapy.
[knock on the door, rustling, a door lock click, the creak of a door opening]
Hello, Mr. Montgomery, I'm your therapist, Dr. Goldberg. How do you do?
N: I told my mother I wouldn't come.
But you are here now, so what made you change your mind?
N: She told me she would take away my X-box.
So you are still reluctant to accept treatment. Can you tell me, Noah, do you know why you are here?
N: Because my mother thinks it best.
And why does your mother think you need to be here, with me?
N: You know you aren't the first one, right?
That isn't what I'm asking, Mr. Montgomery.
N: You're the fourth doctor she's sent me to. She refuses to admit that there's nothing wrong with me. Just because I'm intelligent doesn't mean I'm crazy.
Of course not. Can you answer this for me: why does your mother think you're... mentally unstable?
N: It's alright, Ms. Goldberg, you can say it. I'm not crazy, so saying the word isn't offensive.
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My meeting with Noah Montgomery was very unexpected, and he was very aggravated by everything, especially the tape recorder. I'm not sure if his anger towards me is due to his mother, his fear, or something else entirely. After shutting off my tape recorder, he proceeded to answer every question I asked with a perfectly recited Shakespeare sonnet. It is clear that Noah's case will be a very difficult one, since he is unwilling to cooperate. I have suggested that he and I meet twice a week and that I meet with his mother once a week. He claims there are no issues, but I am determined to get to the root of his anger and his social
[knock on the door, rustling, a door lock click, the creak of a door opening]
Hello, Mr. Montgomery, I'm your therapist, Dr. Goldberg. How do you do?
N: I told my mother I wouldn't come.
But you are here now, so what made you change your mind?
N: She told me she would take away my X-box.
So you are still reluctant to accept treatment. Can you tell me, Noah, do you know why you are here?
N: Because my mother thinks it best.
And why does your mother think you need to be here, with me?
N: You know you aren't the first one, right?
That isn't what I'm asking, Mr. Montgomery.
N: You're the fourth doctor she's sent me to. She refuses to admit that there's nothing wrong with me. Just because I'm intelligent doesn't mean I'm crazy.
Of course not. Can you answer this for me: why does your mother think you're... mentally unstable?
N: It's alright, Ms. Goldberg, you can say it. I'm not crazy, so saying the word isn't offensive.
Why does your mother think you are crazy? …show more content…
My meeting with Noah Montgomery was very unexpected, and he was very aggravated by everything, especially the tape recorder. I'm not sure if his anger towards me is due to his mother, his fear, or something else entirely. After shutting off my tape recorder, he proceeded to answer every question I asked with a perfectly recited Shakespeare sonnet. It is clear that Noah's case will be a very difficult one, since he is unwilling to cooperate. I have suggested that he and I meet twice a week and that I meet with his mother once a week. He claims there are no issues, but I am determined to get to the root of his anger and his social