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Milton H. Erickson was one of the most creative, dynamic and effective hypnotherapists and psychotherapists of the twentieth century. He used unconventional techniques with remarkable success. This outstanding work of research extracts the core wisdom of Milton H. Erickson’s life-long work.

Gleaned from the records of over 140 publications and lectures given by Erickson during his career, this combined volume is an essential part of the available literature on Dr. Erickson. Part One on Human Behavior and Part Two on Psychotherapy, present his methods and lessons, including his feelings on the use of objective observation, the uniqueness of the conscious mind, the realities and abilities of the unconscious mind, the creation and use of a therapeutic environment, and many other aspects of the life and work of this remarkable thinker and teacher. Part Three, Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy, presents a clear account of how Dr. Erickson conceived of hypnosis, particularly its access to the unconscious and its role in the process of therapy.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #114085 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 410 pages

Melvin A Gravitz,American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, July 2006
...an excellent "desk volume"...an inspiration to us when we
encounter some difficult challenge. We recommend you read this book...

Martin Eldon, Principal of Marlin Institute of NLP Psychotherapy
Well presented, good overviews and thorough in the detail.

Carmel Semple ADHP PLRT (London) MICHP
This book is invaluable, challenging, frustrating, enlightening and will reward each reading with new depths understanding and appreciation

Customer Reviews

An Insight into Genius
One of the stated aims of this books is to help the reader adopt an “Ericksonian attitude toward people; toward therapy and toward oneself as a therapist”. Thus the author offers an insight into the genius of Milton Erickson by presenting key topics in his approach and practices, illustrated with copious quotes. This is, by turns, fascinating and tedious, and it is a useful way of recreating Erickson’s viewpoint: the second half of the book, on hypnosis, is particularly useful. Personally, I would have liked some real case studies to illustrate the main points, but this is not a clinical book – there are no scripts or method statements here – instead it is a window into Erickson’s mind. The ideal gift for the hypnotherapist in your life, or for yourself, to build rapport with the mind of a genius.

Amazing book!
Anyone wanting to learn more about the unconscious and conscious mind then this book is one of the best I have ever come across on the subject.

Milton Erickson is considered one of the top experts on the subject of the unconscious & conscious mind and his work is facinating to read about.
If you are very interested in the subject then this book is a must!