Uncommon Therapy
The Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.

As a therapist who utilizes brief therapeutic techniques, I'd been encouraged to look up the works of Milton Erickson for some history on the field. While reading this book, I struggled between the viewing this as a history versus a viable method of doing therapy. And as a method of performing therap......more

I think much of the book is solid, but, of course, dated. I cannot imagine being allowed to do some of this nowadays, however it is hard to argue with Dr. Erickson's results and for that aspect I enjoyed the book. I think one of my favourites were either his transcripts or anything that was in his o......more

Easy to read, full of amazing cases. Loved it.......more

As a MH professional I think everyone in my field would find the techniques of Erickson shocking today though I would say there is still something to be learnt from this remarkable and oftentimes bizarre character. His treatment techniques are fun to hear (I used audible) about and the anecdotes the......more

... is worth the read for it's reviewal of "paradoxical assignments" therapists can suggest for patients. Nothing groundbreaking unless of course one subscribes intensely to such modalities. Interesting though in that Haley insists "going with/encouraging patient's resistance is a good way to reinforc......more