The influence of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. can now be seen around the globe. The strength of the Erickson movement, the proliferation of Ericksonian Institutes, and the millions of lives that have been transformed are the product of dedication and leadership. By reviewing the actions of Erickson and those who followed, we become better oriented to new possibilities. The call to leadership is for any who wish to make a difference in this world.
Topical Panel About Milton H. Erickson, MD, featuring Betty Alice Erickson, Roxanna Erickson-Klein, Robert McNeilly, Peter Nemetschek, and Sidney Rosen
This Keynote event offers a historical perspective of how Milton Erickson’s views of hypnosis evolved over a lifetime. By reviewing publications from his early works in the 1920s over the next half century Roxanna summarizes shifts on style and emphasis and emphasis. Using this framework, attendees can gain a deeper appreciation for the evolution of Erickson’s ideas as we self-reflect on the professional growth process and our own development.
A core element of the innovative psychotherapies of Milton Erickson was his emphasis on helping patients gradually shift from a focus on the unchangeable past to a focus on the positive potentials of the future. In recent years, substantial evidence has accumulated that makes it clear that a focus on the future is far more than just a philosophical preference. In fact, an orientation to the future has been associated with some of the most fundamental aspects of clinical practice ranging from an individual’s personality traits to his or her treatment response. In this address, then, we will consider some of the many facets of a future orientation and some of the ways Dr. Erickson was prescient in his encouraging a future focus in psychotherapy.
Milton Erickson contributed extensively to the health sciences, and many of his innovations have been researched empirically. Erickson was also the architect of the wounded healer used his disabilities to advance the lives of others.
Milton Erickson contributed extensively to the health sciences, and many of his innovations have been researched empirically. Erickson was also the architect of the wounded healer used his disabilities to advance the lives of others.
This workshop presents young Erickson’s transformative voyage of discovery – ostensibly to improve his physical health and muscular strength after poliomyelitis. This experience significantly influenced his outlook on life, paving the way for his future therapeutic strategies. This seventy-four-day canoe journey contains, in my view, the fundamentals of “the hero’s journey” as described by Joseph Campbell.
In this workshop, East and West blend, intertwine, and approach anxiety symptoms in a creative way. Eva from Germany, with her masterful practice in Satir somatic modeling, combined with Wei Kai from Taiwan, with his mindful practice in Tai Chi and Taoism hypnotherapy, will create a new model in treating anxiety. We both learned Ericksonian approach for years, and utilized various somatic movements to help self regulation, and increase self steering competencies in challenging times.