So begins Adventures in Human Understanding, where the story is revealed as a therapeutic tool the medium by which lessons may be learnt and persist in the memory; and the medium that provides metaphors for life, gleaning meaning from experience. Leading clinical psychologist John G. Watkins PhD has embodied his extensive knowledge of psychology in the 'adventures in human understanding' gathered in this book. Arranged into four sections that address the four stages of life, each story is followed by a psychological analysis, ensuring that Adventures in Human Understanding will be an effective instrument for facilitating therapy, as well as an enjoyable source of stories for everyone. A unique insight into the unconscious motivations that underlie human behaviour.
