1951: GUIDANCE CENTER: DRAMATIZATION: 'Martha' talking w/ Psychiatrist SOT talking about housework, explaining favoritis

Martha expresses her frustration and feelings of unfair treatment within her family. She feels burdened by household chores and perceives favoritism towards her brothers. The psychiatrist uses patience and tact to help Martha open up about her feelings, revealing her resentment towards her mother for making her do all the housework and not treating her equally when it comes to new clothes and other needs.

What strategies does the psychiatrist use to communicate with Martha?

What feelings does Martha express towards her responsibilities at home?

How does Martha perceive her mother's treatment of her brothers compared to herself?

In what ways does Martha feel her needs are overlooked by her mother?

What incident does Martha recall that illustrates her mother's favoritism?