DSM musings, an essay and a couple of songs
A. As I mentioned yesterday I haven’t really taken my own DSM-IV book down from the shelf since the completion of the related courses of a Master’s programme, but after looking at Ron Huxley’s creative transformation of it I think it could prove an interesting idea. It would at least definitely bring back memories of tutorials, exams, tutors and colleagues. Anyway today I decided to have a look at it. It is full of highlighted material, exam relevant, and every now and then a comment or brief critical evaluation, probably influenced by the fact that I had to learn a lot of this bulky book by heart! Above are two samples of my initial engagement with DSM-IV. It seems to be all about dogs. The black, very clever and affectionate, 11 year old dog above is our current pet, which unfortunately suffers from epileptic seizures and will be on medication for the rest of her life. Sadly she started having these seizures after we picked her up from a bathing-grooming experience a few years ago.
B. Also as part of the DSM-IV related courses we were asked to view several films selected by our tutor and then write an essay based on one of these. My essay is based on a film presenting PTSD, unlike my colleagues who as I recall now had mostly opted for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Schizophrenia. This essay was written in 2010 and reflects a particular time and educational context, and of course, my past level of understanding and knowledge. I would have a lot more to say today and probably would have written a somewhat different essay.
I will post the essay as soon as I work out how to go about posting it here.
C. James Taylor’s songs
Sarah Maria, a sweet song of parental love by James Taylor, written for his daughter Sarah Maria (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cphVBjF0pj8)
Shower the people by James Taylor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_etU9MED4k)
Shower the people you love with love
Show them the way that you feel
Things are gonna work out fine if you only will, as I said
Shower the people you love with love
Show them the way you feel
Things are gonna be much better if you only will