This session covers changes in psychotherapy, focusing on shifts driven by funding, client needs, and court involvement. It contrasts directive and non-directive approaches, highlights the rise of brief, problem-focused therapy, and critiques early psychoanalytic views. Emphasis is placed on balancing therapist guidance with patient-centered goals.
Moderated by Betty Alice Erickson, MS
Jay Haley reflects on his personal experiences with Milton Erickson, offering insight into Erickson’s distinctive use of metaphor, indirect communication, and strategic symptom management. He highlights Erickson’s focus on brief, practical therapy, family involvement, and adaptability to each client’s needs. The talk underscores Erickson’s lasting influence on modern psychotherapy and his pragmatic, often unconventional approach.
