Description:
Hypnotic conversation was a main contribution of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. Metaphor is a unique resource that allows patients to totalize visions of their problems and orient themselves to solutions. A theoretical review and fifteen question technique to elicit metaphors and utilize them in therapy, will be presented.
Educational Objectives:
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
Jorge Abia, MD, has been the co-director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Mexico City since 1989. Dr. Abia has training in internal medicine, family therapy, and Ericksonian hypnotherapy, and has 25 years of experience as an Ericksonian hypnotherapy clinician, teacher, researcher and programs designer. He is co-author of a 1,500 page teaching program and author of a self-hypnosis book.
Rafael Núñez, MA, has been the co-director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Mexico City since 1999. He has training in industrial relations, family therapy, and Ericksonian hypnotherapy, and 23 years of experience as an Ericksonian Hypnother- apy clinician, teacher, researcher and programs designer. He has been an academic coordinator of
post-graduate courses at the National Autonomous University of Mexico since 2005. He is the author of two books in hypnotherapy for Children and co-author of a 1,500 page teaching program.