BEHAVIOURAL OBSERVATION:
Othello is described by wife, Desdemona, as constantly being highly suspicious of the actions of others. Othello tends to suspect that others are deceiving him or plotting harm and he is quick to react or to counterattack. She believes that hers and a few others’ lives may be endangered if his behaviour goes untreated. Othello appears to be hard to get along and struggles to maintain close relationships as he has an evident lack of trust. Othello’s wife believes the nature of the problem is severe and Personality Disorder may be the cause.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES: Interviews with:
Desdemona - Othello’s wife: 13/12/15
Desdemona briefly talked about her and Othello’s relationship, stating that Othello hasn’t always
Othello is described by wife, Desdemona, as constantly being highly suspicious of the actions of others. Othello tends to suspect that others are deceiving him or plotting harm and he is quick to react or to counterattack. She believes that hers and a few others’ lives may be endangered if his behaviour goes untreated. Othello appears to be hard to get along and struggles to maintain close relationships as he has an evident lack of trust. Othello’s wife believes the nature of the problem is severe and Personality Disorder may be the cause.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES: Interviews with:
Desdemona - Othello’s wife: 13/12/15
Desdemona briefly talked about her and Othello’s relationship, stating that Othello hasn’t always