The Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson: Volume 09 - Hardcover: The February Man

This volume is a rare record of Milton H. Erickson's pioneering genius in facilitating the evolution of new patterns of consciousness and identity in a young woman. It is the only completely documented report of an entire hypnotherapeutic case from the middle phase of Erickson's career, when his innovative approaches were being developed. It brilliantly illustrates the actual words and methods used by Erickson that are currently transforming the meaning and essence of the entire field of psychotherapy. Therapists of all persuasions will appreciate the detailed commentaries offered by Erickson himself on the whys, ways, and means of his naturalistic and permissive approaches to healing. This intimate portrait will be treasured by all who seek to grow along with one of the most humane therapists of our time.

Table of Contents

1. Session 1, Part 1: Approaches to Therapeutic Hypnosis
2. Session 1, Part 2: Identity Creation of the February Man
3. Session 2: Multiple Levels of Communication and Being
4. Session 3: Evoking and Utilizing Psychodynamic Processes
5. Active Therapeutic Trancework