{"id":3598,"date":"2012-06-11T16:17:31","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T00:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com\/?p=3598"},"modified":"2024-03-01T16:56:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T22:56:52","slug":"roanne-program-participant-ben-moroski-performs-self-written-play-the-vicious-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com\/opi-living\/roanne-program-participant-ben-moroski-performs-self-written-play-the-vicious-minute\/","title":{"rendered":"OPI Intensive participant Ben Moroski performs self-written play “The Vicious Minute”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"This\u201cThis Vicious Minute,\u201d a revealing autobiographical play written and performed by confessed self-harmer, Ben Moroski, previews in the Hollywood Fringe Festival<\/em><\/p>\n

Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2012<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Vicious Minute<\/a>,\u201d a revealing autobiographical play written and performed by confessed self-harmer, Ben Moroski, debuts at the Hollywood Fringe Festival today, June 11th, through the 24th.
\nBilled as a \u201cjarringly personal journey through the psyche of the unlikeliest of \u2018cutters\u2019 \u2013 an All American Male,\u201d Moroski describes the performance as “a journey about finding the strength to live the only minute we have \u2013 this present, this precious, this vicious minute.”<\/p>\n

One of Moroski\u2019s goals in sharing his own intimate story is to help break down commonly held misconceptions about self-harm and to speak honestly about a disturbing subject that few understand or take the time to address openly.<\/p>\n

Moroski completed his long-term goal of writing a one-man autobiographical play through an \u201cAction Workshop\u201d within the supportive services of the Los Angeles area based Optimum Performance Institute\u2019s specialized OPI Intensive that he attended for help with his addiction to self injure, one of his Borderline Personality Disorder traits.
\n\u201cThis Vicious Minute,\u201d<\/em> Moroski explains, \u201cis my attempt to lay it bare for the world to see. It is an achingly personal journey through a life plagued by an addiction that is too often shrouded in mystery, misunderstanding and shame.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Moroski suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as BPD, and his performance reveals a powerful, raw autobiographical story of his ongoing battle and recovery with self-injury and how has taken back control over his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI could not have created this show or produced it without the help and support of the Optimum Performance Institute community,\u201d<\/em> said Moroski in a recent interview. \u201cI would not be where I am today in general without OPI.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Action Workshops within OPI Intensive Immersion and Mobilization\/Integration Phases that Moroski attended are guided by therapists and experienced Life Coaches<\/a> at OPI. Currently Moroski is in OPI Intensive outpatient care.<\/p>\n

According to Psychology Today, Borderline Personality Disorder in men<\/a> is often overlooked or misdiagnosed for a variety of reasons, even though BPD is believed by many professionals to afflict men and women equally.
\nRecent news about Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall has brought some light to the disorder occurring in men, but unfortunately, word generally only comes out when some sort of incident involving law enforcement gets publicized by the media, contrary to Moroski\u2019s embark on sharing his personal journey to others who might benefit from hearing it in a public forum.<\/p>\n

OPI Intensive at OPI is believed to be the first therapeutic\/residential program in the country to treat young men with BPD. Most programs do not accept young men.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe provide the opportunity for young adults who are said to exhibit BPD traits or disorder, or co-occurring conditions including self-injury, an opportunity to get help that actually works,\u201d<\/em> says Dr. Robert F. Fischer<\/a>, Founder and Executive Director of OPI and OPI Intensive. \u201cThe earlier the intervention, the better the outcome.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The first goal of OPI Intensive at OPI is to help participants learn to stabilize and regulate their emotions in real life situations in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The second goal is to help participants find balance and direction in their lives, discover personal goals through a variety of opportunities and experiences, including Actions Workshops, and persevere at the tasks necessary to reach these goals.<\/p>\n