IC19 Keynote 01 – Milton Erickson’s Views of Hypnosis: An Evolution Over Decades – Roxanna Erickson-Klein, PhD

Description:

This Keynote event offers a historical perspective of how Milton Erickson’s views of hypnosis evolved over a lifetime. By reviewing publications from his early works in the 1920s over the next half century Roxanna summarizes shifts on style and emphasis and emphasis. Using this framework, attendees can gain a deeper appreciation for the evolution of Erickson’s ideas as we self-reflect on the professional growth process and our own development.

Educational Objectives:

1. Enumerate recurrent themes in Erickson’s publications about hypnosis.
2. Identify shifts in emphasis of Erickson’s teaching about hypnosis from one decade to the next.
3. List five key elements relevant to professional knowledge about hypnosis.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*