This is an absorbing and enlightening account of Erickson's work by his family and students. It's full of stories and case histories and the underlying fundamental patterns and approaches of Erickson's approach are made both visible and accessible. Even the title points ou towards generative, deep intentions for therapeutic change.
This seminal book examines the major core strategies woven throughout the work of Milton H. Erickson, known as the father of modern hypnosis as well as the source for many modern forms of family therapy and brief therapy. To help bring to life these clinical strategies, this book contains numerous clinical examples from Erickson (many never before published).