Synopsis

Phyllis and Barry, at their wits' end with their fifteen-year-old son, Brandon’s, volatile behavior, seek guidance from Dr. Phil. Simple requests – brushing his teeth, taking a bath – ignite violent reactions in Brandon, resulting in destruction and aggression; he smashes objects, damages walls, and even once chased Phyllis with scissors. Barry describes a constant state of anxiety, a careful navigation of their home life, punctuated by the fear that each day might bring devastating news. Dr. Ph