Freudian Scripts

Freudian Scripts


In Session with “The Flight Attendant”

August 04, 2022

Please fasten your seatbelts and return your tray table to its full upright and locked position. Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they put season one of HBO’s The Flight Attendant on their couch!  In this session, the doctors evaluate Cassie. As you may imagine, there is plenty to assess and talk about after she wakes up next to a dead man. They introduce a new stressor-related disorder and play Diagnosis Bingo in order to best understand what Cassie may be experiencing.  We also review Cassie’s coping skills, including avoidance and substance use. In addition to Cassie’s relationship with alcohol, we explore her relationships with her friends and family. What do they have to say about her alcohol use? Unfortunately for Cassie, no treatment options or therapy are shown in this first season. Join this week’s session for the portrayal of mental health and stay for the crime-solving drama.