Misogyny Then and Now: Implications for Psychoanalytic Perspectives
Presented by
Special Guest: Filmmaker Jennifer Reeves,
Margarita Cereijido, PhD, Paula Ellman, PhD, David Joseph, MD, Janice Lieberman, PhD
November 22, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm ET
Location: Virtual
Source Link: Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis
“Notions of the feminine and misogyny have changed significantly since the 1960s. These changes are reflected in how women perceive themselves and how they are understood and positioned in society.
In this conference, we discuss and compare the unconscious gender ideals and prejudices of the 1960s with those of today. We explore the evolution of the ethical treatment of women as well as developments in psychotherapy and psychoanalytic technique.
Our discussion is framed by the classic documentary Approaches to Psychotherapy (1964) which has recently been reimagined in a new film, The Gloria of My Imagination (2025), by the talented award-winning film-director Jennifer Reeves. In her film, Reeves explores the social context of Gloria’s life.
The original film captured the work of three renowned figures—Carl Rogers, Fritz Perls, and Albert Ellis—in their sessions with Gloria, a newly divorced patient. For decades, it served as a cornerstone in the training of psychology students worldwide.
Along with Reeves’ reflections on her film through screening selected clips, Margarita Cereijido, Paula Ellman, Janice Lieberman and David Joseph present and discuss changing perspectives on femininity, misogyny, and psychoanalytic theory and technique followed by engagement with the audience.
Attendees will have access to the complete film 2 weeks prior to the conference.”