Clearly Caroline has been helped in many important ways. I want to review some of the major tests that were passed through Jamie's interpretations and attitude while treating Caroline. I have been helped once again through in-depth discussions with Heather Folsom, M.D. and thank her for her insightful comments on the case. Control Mastery Theory invites us to determine as best as one can from the very first opening minutes of a treatment, a strategy for working with a patient.
All theories have such components whether they are conscious and overtly stated or simply implied.
Weiss suggests that one should try to ascertain the Patient's Plan for treatment. That is to say to try to infer from every piece of data present what we believe the patient is trying to accomplish in this particular treatment, at this time. I want to touch on a few of the central issues from the theoretical perspective of Control Mastery Theory. The case ends with Caroline experimenting with new relationships and finding a healthier choice for herself. She has worked to be able to allow herself to see things clearly and behave differently than either one of her parents.