Case Study Hank's Weight Problem

Register to read the introduction… To lower his stress he starts eating the ice cream. After this he starts smoking which also helps him to reduce the tension. This is an evidence of regression. In a state of stress Hank regresses back to the Oral stage and seeks gratification through excessive eating and smoking.
5) Would a Freudian therapist view Hank's weight problem as a behavioral problem, in and of itself, or as a symptom of another problem? Explain. A Freudian Therapist would view Hank’s weight problem as a symptom of his fixation at the oral stage. Instead of confronting a stressful situation Hank regresses back to the oral stage and seeks instant oral gratification through smoking and eating. This is the cause of his weight problem.
It is also possible that his weight problem can be addressed as a behavior problem. Children learn to behave in a certain manner by observing other people. Since Hank's didn’t have any friends, he was not able to learn from others.
6) What therapeutic techniques would a Freudian therapist, like the one in this case study, likely use? What state of consciousness would be the focus of the therapy? What brings healing in Freudian