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Milton H. Erickson, M.D.
Explorer in Hypnosis And Therapy
| Length: | 56 min |
| Released: | 1994 |
| Ages: |
College Adult |
Hypnosis has always had a popular fascination, but more and more it is being taken seriously as a technique of psychotherapy. This video is a fascinating portrait of the life and work of the world's foremost authority on medical hypnosis and therapy, Milton H. Erickson, M.D.(1901-1980). It contains rare archival footage of Erickson at work, allowing the viewer to see his extraordinary ability to heal both body and mind through hypnosis.
As a child Erickson was stricken with polio. Having endured chronic pain as well as early dyslexia, he describes how he discovered strength and healing through self hypnosis. Despite his affliction, he became a rugged outdoorsman and persevered with his studies through college and medical school. His career as an innovator in psychotherapy brought him worldwide acclaim. We also meet colleagues, students, patients, and family members who describe how their lives have been affected by his penetrating mind.
As a child Erickson was stricken with polio. Having endured chronic pain as well as early dyslexia, he describes how he discovered strength and healing through self hypnosis. Despite his affliction, he became a rugged outdoorsman and persevered with his studies through college and medical school. His career as an innovator in psychotherapy brought him worldwide acclaim. We also meet colleagues, students, patients, and family members who describe how their lives have been affected by his penetrating mind.
American Psychiatric Association, 1994
