The work and legacy of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. - his interpersonal approaches and techniques designed to liberate potentials for self-help in either the hypnotic or waking state - are having an increasing influence on numerous mental health professionals, as well as on the whole field of psychotherapy. Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., a leading practitioner and teacher of Ericksonian psychotherapy and a former student of Erickson's, who remained close with him until Erickson's death, has written a uniquely personal view of Erickson himself, his basic ideas and techniques, his contributions to psychotherapy, and his highly individual methods of teaching.

Dr Zeig, a leading practitioner and teacher of Ericksonian psychotherapy and a former student of Erickson's, has written a uniquely personal view of Erickson himself, his basic ideas and techniques, his contributions to psychotherapy and his highly individual methods of teaching. This transcript provides valuable insights into Erickson's thinking and techniques.