Milton H. Erickson and Psychotherapy. Maverick? Trailblazer? Genius?
John Black
- Organisation:
- Mind-Solutions
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Unknown
- Category:
- Health
- Updated:
- 26th September 2024
- Tagged:
- Mental Health | Hypnosis | Hypnotherapy
Milton H. Erickson (1901-1980) was a pioneering figure in the field of psychotherapy, renowned for his innovative use of hypnotherapy and strategic communication in clinical practice. This talk will explore the life, theories, and techniques of Erickson, whose work laid the foundation for many modern therapeutic approaches. His unique methods, based on naturalistic and indirect hypnosis, continue to influence a wide range of disciplines, from psychology and counselling to coaching and organisational development.
The talk will begin with an overview of Erickson’s early life, detailing how personal adversity shaped his approach to therapy. Erickson contracted polio at 17, leaving him temporarily paralysed. During his recovery, he developed an acute awareness of non-verbal communication, body language, and the subtleties of human behaviour—elements that would become central to his therapeutic work. These formative experiences contributed to his belief that the unconscious mind holds vast resources for healing and change.
Erickson’s professional journey began in the 1920s, where he studied psychiatry and psychology. He became a leading figure in the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis, advocating for a more flexible, individualised approach to treatment. His methods departed significantly from the classical authoritarian hypnosis style, favouring a more collaborative and permissive model that respected the individuality of each client.
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John from mind-solutions.uk is a qualified therapist and life coach. His background is in secondary education where he worked for many years training teachers, as an Assistant Headteacher and in Children's Safeguarding. It was his background in children's welfare that led him to explore therapy as he saw an explosion in Anxiety amongst young people. He now works with people of all ages to tackle a range of issues from anxiety to weight management, from PTSD to pain management and phobias.
See his website at www.mind-soutions.uk
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