Monday, June 08, 2009

My Voice Will Go with You

Milton Erickson developed a unique method for hypnotherapy, in which the patient is "permitted" to enter a trance, and the therapist accompanies the patient. By first agreeing with the patient in their current behavior and then making small alterations, the therapist enables the patient to work toward a new set of behaviors and beliefs.

Here's Erickson inducing a trance using the "levitating arm" method. Fascinating to watch.


More: part 2, 3, 4, 5

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