Over those years she has counseled thousands of people. So often there seemed to be a lack of understanding of core psychological principles and common patterns which accounted for much of their suffering. Explaining these clarified many of their dilemmas and helped them more effectively focus on where change was needed. She also noticed many people were using methods of Creative Imagination ineffectively due to confused understandings. Many also wanted to know more about 'what made them tick' or who they were - but didn't know how to start a process of self-development. These needs formed the impetus for her book 'Tales from the Known Kingdoms: Adventures in Self-Understanding'.