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NEXT TUESDAY MEETING

Psychological Truths Hidden in the Fabric of Fairy Tales

Presented by David England
Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 8pm

Synopsis: Traditional tales are, “the purveyors of deep insight that have sustained mankind through the long vicissitudes of its existence.” (Bruno Bettelheim The Uses of Enchantment 1976)
David shall begin the seminar will a short introduction to the topic.
In the seminar, we shall reflect on two traditional stories to discern their psychological wisdom.
Here is a brief summary of each story:
Hansel And Gretel Wandering in the forest after their mother has abandoned them, and followed by a white bird, they come upon a gingerbread house. Famished, they fall upon it with glee, until its owner kindly invites them in, though she proves to be a witch with malign intent, making Gretel feed up Hansel for the oven, while Gretel lives on crayfish shells. Gretel lures the witch into the oven, then she and Hansel fall upon her jewels with glee. Finally, the white bird carries them home across the water. What inner riches do they discover?
The Holy Grail
At the court of King Arthur, Perceval learns to defend himself in combat. From there he leaves to follow the path of the Grail, and after seven years discovers the castle of the wounded Fisher King. He witnesses the procession of the Holy Grail, but fails to ask the question which would bring healing to the king. After following the path of the Grail a further seven years, he again rediscovers the castle of the Fisher King. He witnesses the procession of the Holy Grail. He now asks the question which brings healing to the king. What is the healing question?
Dream Dilemma
We shall end with a brief parting story:
A man dreams he is a butterfly, freeing himself from the chrysalis, opening his wings, a beautiful pattern of red and orange, flecked with white and yellow. He is enthralled. Waking, he ponders, “Am I a man dreaming he’s a butterfly, or a butterfly, dreaming I’m a man?”

Biography: David England is a psychosynthesis psychotherapist and writer, the author of two psychology books. Full details of his practice, books and articles, can be found by following these links:

Psychotherapy Practice - http://soulfulness.co.uk/

Soulfulness Book - http://soulfulness.co.uk/shamanism-book

Articles - https://soulfulness.co.uk/articles"

Storytelling - http://davidengland.co.uk

Both members and non-members who wish to attend will need to register with  Katrina Likhtman  in advance. Non-members will need to pay £12 by bank transfer. The Zoom link will then be sent to those attending prior to the event.

RTG talks are approved for Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD: 1.5 external units per session. Sessions may also be used as proof of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as part of re-accreditations. Certificates and records of attendance are available at each meeting.

Disclaimer: All details are subject to change without notice and RTG cannot be held responsible for any financial losses incurred as a result.

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