Review
The keys to truly being able to help another human being include: Hope that they can get better, belief that they can change A willingness to enter into and empathise with their client's reality, their models of the world A structure or framework for wholeness, within which to work Flexible strategies and techniques to help move a person towards wholeness A willingness to 'go first' or experience the techniques and tools of therapeutic change oneself. The authors of Hope and Resiliency cut through the vast amount of written material by and about Milton H Erickson MD's therapeutic work, to present the functional principles and framework for how change happens. The authors are amply qualified for this task: Dan Short spent two years reorganising and preserving the Erickson archive; Betty Alice Erickson and Roxanna Erickson Klein are two of Dr Erickson's daughters, both professionally accredited with years of experience. They identify and present 6 key clinical strategies in detail, well illustrated by Erickson's own words and case examples. Milton Erickson suggested that "you should read a good book backwards": start with the last chapter and read back to the first, "then re-read it front to back and you will have a marvellous experience." Do this with this book, and you will have a good overview and working knowledge of Erickson's work. Then make sure you do the exercises in Appendix A at least twice, and you will gain greatly in understanding and facility with these techniques. This book is recommended for: Therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, NLP practitioners and master practitioners, hypnotherapists, life coaches. Also for any helping professionals and anyone wanting to gain a greater understanding of their own psyche and how to create positive change. Summary: Hope and Resiliency is clear and accessible, while still providing satisfying depth. Susanna Bellini, Bronze Dragon Training --Susanna Bellini, Bronze Dragon Training
In this age of standardized and even manualized treatments, Hope and Resiliency provides a refreshing reminder about the importance of honoring each individual's uniqueness. The authors build on the creative and highly skilled work of Milton Erickson and do a wonderful job of making some aspects of his methods more accessible to the reader. The case examples and family stories bring a folksy charm and gentle wisdom to the authors' clinically astute considerations of what it takes to do therapy well. Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., author of Trancework (3rd ed.) and Treating Depression With Hypnosis --Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., author of Trancework (3rd ed.)
This is delightful introduction to the work of Milton Erickson. It is remarkably clear and chalk full of practical examples and applications. It is especially good at emphasizing Erickson's positive and remarkably creative way of accepting and utilizing all parts of a person's reality to allow significant change and growth. I look forward to recommending it to my students as essential reading. Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. Psychologist, Author, "Therapeutic trances", "The legacy of Milton Erickson," "The courage to love" --Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. Psychologist, Author, "Therapeutic trances", "The legacy of Milton Erickson," "The courage to love"
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Milton H. Erickson is recognised as one of the most innovative clinicians of our time. Known as the father of modern hypnosis and the source of inspiration for many forms of family therapy and brief therapy (including the increasingly popular solution-focused therapy) Erickson s influence has reached far beyond the perimeters of any one country or culture. Much of the scientific and popular literature is beginning to focus on the themes of hope and resiliency - Erickson worked from a philosophical position that is best explained using these two concepts. Although Erickson is most commonly examined through the lens of hypnosis, this book takes a much broader approach and defines several key components that made him successful as a therapist. The fundamental strategies described are relevant to all mental health care professionals, regardless of their theoretical orientation. The book is written by leaders and experts in the field of Ericksonian therapy.
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