SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSY309

02/26/2024
CRISOSTOMO, CAREN
FIGUERAS, LUCKY JOY
MALAPITAN, KRYSTLE ANN
SAQUING, ZYRUS
TORRES, DANIELA

Baron Geisler
I. Demographic information, Reason of referral, Presenting problems and
history of the problem of the chosen celebrity.
Baron Geisler was born June 5, 1982, in Clark Air Base, Angeles City
Philippines as Baron Frederick von Geisler. He is a Filipino actor,
businessman, occasional model, resource speaker, amateur artist, and
aspiring poet of German- American descent.

One of the most controversial actors in the Philippines, Geisler's career has
been characterized by critical and popular acclaim for his talent as a
character actor, as well as ignominy stemming from his alcohol abuse and
history of misconduct.

Umabot daw sa punto na tingin niya ay "monster" ang kanyang ina.

Sabi ni Baron: "Ang hirap sagutin 'yan. Oo, disciplinarian si Mommy. Si Daddy
naman napaka-passive...
"Oo, siguro dahil meron akong alcoholic and addict mind and behavioral
problems even before pa ako nag-showbiz.
"Maaaring predisposed ito. Namana ko sa DNA ng tatay ko, or sa mother
side. Yung addiction ganyan, e.
"Siguro addiction is a chronic brain disease. It's a mental illness."
Tingin ni Baron ay bata pa lang ay naging sobrang self-centered niya.
 "So, kaya, parang yung nagkaroon ako ng rebellious behavior dahil meron
akong 'king baby attitude.' I want it my way all the time.
"Pag hindi, aalis ako. Magwo-walkout ako.
"And nadala ko yun hanggang sa pag-aartista."
Nagpakasasa raw si Baron sa pera at popularidad niya bilang talentadong
artista.
Sa edad na 21, nakapagpundar siya ng sariling bahay, magarang kotse, at
ibang investments.
Pero naglaho raw ang lahat ng mga iyon dahil sa kanyang mga bisyo.
Gaano kalala ang kanyang mga bisyo?
Sagot ni Baron, "It got so bad. My drinking problem got so bad to the point
that I would drink every day. Iwould drink myself to death.
"And nawalan na ako ng hope. Parang pakiramdam ko, di na ako tao. Parang
ganun."

II. Summary of relevant biopsychosocial information.

Baron Geisler has fulfilled his dream to finish college as he finally graduated
with a bachelor’s degree in theology. His career has been marked by
addiction and legal troubles. He has been in public altercations with several
well-known actors and went to rehab for alcoholism.

A. CLIENT HISTORY Baron’s childhood was into sports, there was a proper
gym where he could do gymnastics and taekwondo. He took up soccer, too
and his biggest idol wasn’t his dad but his brother, who would excel in every
sport. But there was always that anger hidden deep inside Baron. He would
ask the house helper to make him coffee, shakes, which were otherwise
forbidden. And there was the time he got banned from the gym. At the gym,
an American kid imitated the Ultimate Warrior from WWE trademark scream
and grimace. Outraged, Baron attacked the boy. As a kid, Baron was into the
proto-Cable programming available to the air base and its surrounding
communities. He watched the cartoons that deluged the Saturday mornings of
 that era. He collected the corresponding toys. And his uncles would bring
home video tapes from abroad.

So, by the time when he was a teenager the Ang TV came to town for a
casting shoot, Geisler knew the ropes. He sang his sister’s favorite song, New
Order’s “Bizarre Love Triangle” and got a call back. Pretty soon he was
famous, full time with work and swarmed by fans: one teen idol among other
identical stars. Except not quite totally clean. Baron says the trademark
Fonzie bag of his Tabing Ilog days would often contain weed. He also fell into
bad company. Both the Pontiac and the Combi got rusty with disuse. Finally
deciding to give the Combi away, Baron entrusted the van to his friends. After
two weeks, he discovered that the car had been chopped, the parts sold for
drug money.

During his adulthood life and showbiz career has ups and downs, while
considered as one of Philippine Cinema’s good actor, he confessed being
addicted to alcohol and was involved innumerous brawls. The two visible
scars on his left cheek is one proof of him being involved in one of the said
brawls that he’s involved in. Baron also joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity

B. ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATION Baron was born in the philippines in the town

of clark air base in angeles city, he grew up in the airbase environment
exposed to american culture and experienced bullying during his adolescent
stage.

C. CULTURAL BACKGROUND Baron grew up in a multicultural background,

because his father is German-American and his mother is Filipino so his
upbringing is a mixture of Filipino and western culture and he grew up in a
family of conservatives.

D. CLASS Baron’s family Class can be called to a socioeconomic class.

E. FAMILY Baron grew up raised by his German-American father and his
disciplinarian Filipino mother and he has two siblings and baron has a bad
relationship with his siblings

F. WORK AND OTHER SYSTEMS Baron is a successful filipino actor,

businessman, model and artist but even though he is successful in these
fields, baron is not exempted from his challenges and trials in life such as the
troubles he gets into and addiction, other systems that could be a factors are
Baron involved and faced issues regarding with alcoholism, maental health,
agression and diagnose with bipolar disorder and PTSD.

G. INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INCLUDING

DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY While he was on his peak of being an actor, he
confessed having an alcohol addiction and was involved in numerous brawls.
Baron Geisler also admitted before an interview that he is struggling from an
extreme bipolar disorder and is under strict medication for the said mental
illness. These happenings in his life prompted Baron to enter rehabilitation
center.

H. BIOLOGICAL FACTORS Baron Geisler can't control his Post-traumatic

stress disorder because of the environment and the problems that he's
suffering in the family, especially in his childhood life. On his teenage days,
one sibling started smoking after the other, before they were caught by their
mother and forced to eat the tobacco leaves.

I. SPIRITUALITY Baron Geisler has been granted the honorary title "Datu" by
the royal family of King Raja Mohammad Mamay Hasan Abdurajak and
Queen Maria Makiling Helen Fatima Nasaria Panolino Abdurajak of the Royal
Imperial Lupah Sug Islamic United Kingdom of Sulu & North Borneo. In the
official certificate, he is recognized as "His Excellency Datu Baron Frederick
 von Geisler, Royal Datu and Ambassador for Peace and Prosperity." Baron
received a medal, ring, and royal ID symbolizing his appointment during the
ceremony. The royal couple praised Baron as an inspiration, noting his
transformation from a troubled past to becoming a positive influence,
especially for the youth. Baron expressed gratitude for the conferment,
likening it to a marriage of obligations that he is committed to nurturing and
taking seriously. Despite past challenges, the 37-year-old actor emphasized
his commitment to personal growth, describing himself as a "work in
progress."

FORMULATION: EXPLORATION OF LITERATURE FOR EVIDENCE-INFORMED

INTERVNETIONS: GOAL, INTERVENTIONS TO USED, AND JUSTIFICATION FOR
THESE CHOICES

Studying the literature for historical information on Baron Geisler's life frequently
requires reading a variety of materials, such as news stories, documents, histories,
interviews, and articles. Baron Geisler, a Filipino actor, is well-known for his film and
television appearances, as well as his personal challenges and scandals.

Geisler's life could be used as a case study for a few subjects, including public opinion,
addiction, rehabilitation, and the recovery of this celebrity. Understanding these topics
can be learned by examining his experiences.

Baron Geisler and Robert Downey Jr. have both struggled with addiction throughout
their careers. While Geisler has been open about his troubles with alcohol and drug
addiction, Downey has fought with substance abuse, resulting in legal issues and times
of rehabilitation.

Even though Robert Downey Jr. and Baron Geisler share some characteristics, abilities,
and advocacy efforts, it is critical to recognize that they are two very distinct persons
with very different backgrounds and experiences.
REFERENCES

Lachica, Immae. "Baron Geisler Admits Cebu Played a Crucial Role in Changing Him
Into a Better Person." Cebu Daily News, Inquirer.net, July 01, 2023.
https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/513444/baron-geisler-admits-cebu-played-a-
crucial-role-in-changing-him-into-a-better-person

Manila Bulletin. (2020, June 30). Datu' Baron Geisler inspires youth with his spirituality,
advocacy for peace and prosperity. Retrieved from

https://mb.com.ph/2020/06/30/datu-baron-geisler-inspires-youth-with-his-
spirituality-advocacy-for-peace-and-prosperity/