Psychoanalytic Therapy In The Bolender: Norma Jean's Consor

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Gladys Pearl Monroe Baker was Norma Jean’s mother. She was born in 1902 in Mexico. Growing up, she was left in foster care, because her parents were unable to raise her. This stemmed from Gladys ' own struggle with mental illness, a condition her mother also suffered from. Gladys was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. During her early years, she was left in the care of people who told her at a young age that they were not her parents. Gladys was married during her teen years to her first husband. Her second marriage ended just before Norma Jean was born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Also seeing another man on the side it alluded to the mystery of Norma’s father. Neither of the men were involved in Norma Jean’s life. Gladys worked in the film industry and wasn 't willing to giver her career up. Norma then came to live with the Bolenders. …show more content…

The goal of psychoanalytic therapy is to release repressed emotions and memories. A long process that requires many sessions. Unconsciously. ego-defense mechanisms are set in place to deal with anxiety and protect one 's self. The analyst is to be considered a “blank Screen” (SimplyPsychology) discussing little about themselves in order to not compromise the session. The psychoanalytic approach to treating major depression, unlike other psychotherapies, focuses on the patient’s hypothesized unconsciousness. Targeting their defense mechanisms or internal conflicts. This approach to psychotherapy analyzes the historical reasons why the patient has "turned anger inwards against the self" and becoming depressed. This focuses on the patient 's past.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for major depression usually continues with one or more weekly visits for several years. In the form of psychotherapy is the most time-intensive and expensive of all the

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