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Are we really what we think we are?
In The Human Biography , Laura Gutman, renowned psychotherapist and author of the bestselling book Motherhood and the Encounter with One's Own Shadow , develops an innovative methodology. Like a map, it allows us to discover our own self-talk and consciously direct our lives toward a satisfying and fulfilling future.
Gutman assumes that we all come into this world thirsting for affection, acceptance, care, and attention. Whether these needs are met or not, we experience a childhood narrated from the perspective of adults. They name situations, point out the highlights of our journey, and construct our narrative. Human biography is, therefore, a useful tool for individuals to reflect intimately on their emotional state, taking into account the perspective of the child they once were.
Forget superficial searches! The path is winding but rewarding, and piecing together the puzzle of your biography will be a positive and transformative experience. What characters do we represent in our lives? How are our family relationships organized? Through fictional examples based on Laura's experience, *The Human Biography* illustrates how the methodology of human biography can be used to connect the professional therapist with the client (the author rejects the term "patient"). Together, they can investigate the true past of the person being consulted.
Laura Gutman, an expert in adult-child relationships, insists that before facing any obstacle or difficulty, it's essential to get in touch with your own shadow. This way, we can recognize our emotional survival mechanisms, unmask deceptive discourse, organize our narrative, and reconnect with our essential self.
With rich illustrations reminiscent of tarot cards, The Human Biography presents archetypes with which we can easily identify. They will be the driving force behind a new perspective on everything we already thought we knew.
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