John G. Watkins

John Goodrich Watkins (17 March 1913 - 12 January 2012) was a United States psychologist best known for his work in the areas of hypnosis, dissociation, and multiple personalities.[1] With his wife, Helen Watkins, he developed ego-state therapy, which uses analysis of underlying personalities rather than traditional talk therapy to find the causes of psychological problems.

The most famous example of the use of ego-state therapy was the interrogation of the Hillside Strangler, in which Watkins solicited a confession by revealing the killer’s multiple personalities.[2]

Watkins graduated from the University of Idaho and received a Ph.D. from Columbia University. He was professor emeritus at the University of Montana, where he taught for many years.

John G Watkins died on 12 January 2012. He was 98 years old.[1]

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  1. 1 2 "John-G.-Watkins-Obituary". Bainbridgepsychology.com. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  2. "Nation: Murderous Personality - Printout". TIME. 1979-05-07. Retrieved 2012-10-17.


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