Milton Hyland Erickson, M. D. (1901-1980) specialized in hypnosis and brief therapy and is known as one of the most creative and interesting therapists of all time. Despite the fact that he wrote much on hypnosis, he is probably better known for his unusual non-hypnotic, strategic techniques that were quickly applied and seemed to have long-lasting results with a wide range of clients. Erickson had the ability to quickly understand a situation and find a way of addressing problems briefly. A psychiatrist and a psychologist, he was the founder of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. A fellow in the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Psychopahtolgoical Association, he is noted for his use of metaphor and story telling in clinical work. Known as a “master therapist,” he is often the individual other therapists point to in admiration

Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, Director of the Milton Erickson Foundation (www.erickson-foundation.org), architect of The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conferences (www.evolutionofpsychotherapy.com), and editor or author of more than 20 books (www.zeigtucker.com), tells his reminiscences about Milton H. Erickson

Stephen Lankton, LCSW, DAHB, is a clinician, trainer, and teacher. Current editor of the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, he is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to the field of Psychotherapy.” Stephen tells an entertaining and poignant story about some of his early meetings with Dr. Erickson.

Dr. Kathryn Rossi describes “The Epiphanies and Joyful Tears of the Creative Process” that occured between Dr. Milton Erickson and her Husband Dr. Ernest Rossi. For more about Ernest and Kathryn, their scholarship, and their involvement with the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, go to www.ernestrossi.com.