Uncommon therapy : the psychiatric techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.

Long known as the world's leading medical hypnotist, Milton H.

Erikson developed a strategic approach - for individuals, couples and families - that uses hypnotic-therapy skills in observing and motivating people.

His ideas and procedures have been widely used to sharpen the techniques of therapists of many different schools.

Jay Haley provides a look at Dr. Erickson's theories in practice, through description and excerpts from Erickson's case studies.