Bibliography

Ericksonian Literature Recordings

BOOKS

These books were still in circulation as of December 2001
These books contain primary source material, statements coming from Erickson or those who knew him.  
Out-of-print books might be found using a meta-search at http://www.abebooks.com  

Author(s)

Book Title

Year

Publisher

Alman, B., & Lambrou, P.

Self-hypnosis
The complete manual for health and self-change 2nd

1991

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 12(2)
 
Allen, C. & Lustig, H. Tea with Demons
1988
Ballentine Books
DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Baker, R.

They Call it Hypnosis

1990

Promethius

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Bandler, R. & Grinder, J.

Patterns of the hypnotic techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.   Vol.1

1975

Meta Publications

DESCRIPTION: Ideas for reproducing Erickson's use of language in trance inductions. The model is based on transformational grammar and split-brain research.  The forward was written by Erickson.
 

Barber, J., & Adrian, C.

Psychological Approaches to the Management of Pain

1982

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: Five of eleven chapters focus on Ericksonian methods of pain management, one written by Erickson himself.  See Newsletter: 14 (1) p14
 

Battino, R., & South, T.

Ericksonian Approaches
A Comprehensive Manual

1997

Neuyptology Press

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 
Bauer, Sofia M. F Hipnoterapia Ericksoniana Paso a Paso
1998
Campinas/SP Brazil : Editora Psy
DESCRIPTION: (In Portuguese)
 
Bell-Gadsby, Cheryl, & Siegenberg, Anne Reclaiming Her Story
Ericksonian solution focused therapy for sexual abuse
1996
Brunner/Mazel
DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 16(3) p4
 
Calof, D. Hypnotic Techniques
DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Calof, D. & Simons, R.

The Couple who Became Each Other

1996

Bantam Books

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 17 (1) p14
 
Combs, G. & Freedman, J. Symbol, Story & Ceremony
Using metaphor in individual and family therapy
1990
W. W. Norton
DESCRIPTION: The authors illustrate the artistic and metaphorical side of Ericksonian psychotherapy. See Newsletter: 13 (1)
 

Cooper, L. & Erickson, M.

Time Distortion in Hypnosis
An Experimental and Clinical Investigation

1954 1959 1982

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: ‡ The results of Erickson and Cooper1s experimental and clinical work in this area. Much of this material is included in the Collected Papers.
 

Cooper, L.; Erickson, E.; Erickson, M.: Morgan, R. F.; Sacerdote, P.; & Zimbardo, P. G.

Training the Time Sense Hypnotic and Conditioning Approaches

1994

Innova

DESCRIPTION:
 

de Shazer, S.

Keys to Solution in Brief Therapy

1985

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Dolan, Y.

A Path with a Heart
Ericksonian utilization with resistant and chronic patients.

1985

Brunner/Mazel.

DESCRIPTION: This book presents an extension of Ericksonian principles and techniques into work with difficult, multi-problem, long-term patients.
 

Dolan, Y.

Resolving Sexual Abuse: Solution focused therapy and Ericksonian hypnosis for adult survivors.

1991

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 12 (3)
 

Edgette, J. & Edgette, J

The Handbook of Hypnotic Phenomena in Psychotherapy

1995

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 16 (1) p14
 

Erickson, M.

Encyclopedia Britannica 14th Edition
Vol. 12, “Hypnotism”

1954

Encyclopedia Britannica

DESCRIPTION:
 

Erickson, M.

Special Collection: Papers by Milton H. Erickson

1977

ASCH Journal

DESCRIPTION: ‡  A collection of papers published by Milton H. Erickson in the ASCH journal.
 

Erickson, M., & Rossi, E.

Experiencing Hypnosis
Therapeutic Approaches to Altered States

1981

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ The third book in the series, containing a transcript of a lecture on hypnosis in psychiatry by Erickson and discussion of various therapeutic techniques and approaches. Includes a description of Erickson's famous nonverbal arm catalepsy induction technique. Two audiocassettes (of the lecture mentioned above) accompany this book
 

Erickson, M., & Rossi, E.

Hypnotherapy
An Exploratory Casebook

1979,
1980

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ The second book in the series. This volume deals extensively with hypnotic therapy, utilizing numerous case examples and transcripts. A tape of a therapy session, conducted by Erickson, with a man with phantom limb pain and his wife with tinnitus accompanies this book.
 

Erickson, M., & Rossi, E.

The February Man
Evolving Consciousness and Identity in Hypnotherapy

1989, 1991

Brunner/Mazel, Taylor & Francis †

DESCRIPTION: ‡  See Newsletter: 10 (1)

Erickson, M., Hershman, S., & Secter, I.

The Practical Application of Medical and Dental Hypnosis

1961, 1991

Julian Press, Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This book was compiled primarily from transcripts of workshops for medical, psychological and dental professionals given by the authors during the late 1950s. It was reissued in 1989 with a foreword by Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D.  See Newsletter: 10 (2) p11
 

Erickson, M., Rossi, E., & Rossi, S.

Hypnotic Realities
The Induction of Clinical Hypnosis and Forms of Indirect Suggestions

1976

Irvington †

DESCRIPTION: ‡ The first book in a series of three co-authored by Erickson and Rossi. Gives an overall model for Erickson's hypnotic approaches. Contains numerous discussions and commentaries on transcripts of inductions. Accompanied by an audiocassette of Erickson doing two inductions with the same subject.
 

Evans, B. & Burrows, G.

Hypnosis in Australia

1998

AJCEH

DESCRIPTION: Provides an introduction to Ericksonian methods. See Newsletter: 19 (1) p19
 

Fisch, R.,  Weakland, J., & Segal, L

The Tactics of Change

1982

Jossey-Bass

DESCRIPTION: This book was dedicated to Milton H. Erickson
 

Freytag, F.

The Hypnoanalysis of an Anxiety Hysteria

1959

Julian Press

DESCRIPTION: This book was dedicated to Milton H. Erickson
 

Gilligan, S. G.

Therapeutic Trances
The Cooperation Principle in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

1986†

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This book is Gilligan's overview of Ericksonian hypnotherapy, including his model of symptom phenomena as self-devaluing trance phenomena and how to transform them into self-valuing assets. A general discussion of the major schools of hypnosis is included to put Erickson's approach into context.
 

Gordon, D.

Therapeutic Metaphors
Helping others through the looking glass

1978

Meta Publications

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Gordon, D., & Myers-Anderson, M.

Phoenix
Therapeutic patterns of Milton H. Erickson

1981

Meta Publications

DESCRIPTION: An attempt at systematizing and making explicit Erickson’s therapeutic (as opposed to strictly hypnotic) work. Uses material from Erickson's teaching seminars to illustrate the principles discussed.
 

Grinder, J., DeLozier, J., & Bandler, R

Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson M.D.  Vol. 2

1977

Meta Publications

DESCRIPTION: ‡ Offers conceptions of sensory-based maps, different approaches for congruent and incongruent clients and other ideas about Erickson's hypnotic work. A transcript of Erickson's work (taken from "The Artistry of Milton Erickson" videotape) is analyzed with reference to the formulations presented in both volumes.
 

Gurman & Kniskern

Ericksonian Family Therapy

1991

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 12 (2)
 

Haley, J

Uncommon Therapy
The Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.

1973, 1986

W. W. Norton
DESCRIPTION: ‡ Contains numerous case examples, discussions with Erickson, commentaries and specific techniques. The book is mainly about Erickson's therapeutic approaches. The material is organized and presented within the family life cycle framework.
 

Haley, J.

Conversations With Milton H. Erickson
Changing individuals, Vol. 1

1985, 1999

Triangle Press, W. W. Norton†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ These conversations took place mainly in the late 1950s between Erickson, Haley, John Weakland and occasionally Gregory Bateson. Haley and Weakland were trying to understand Erickson's brief therapy for their research with Bate son's project on communication and for their own clinical work with individuals, couples and families.
 

Haley, J.

Conversations With Milton H. Erickson
Changing couples,  Vol. 2

1985, 1999

Triangle Press, W. W. Norton†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ Reading the books is like reading the transcripts of supervision sessions with some theoretical material and some case discussion.
 

Haley, J.

Conversations With Milton H. Erickson
Changing children and families, Vol.3

1985, 1999

Triangle Press, W. W. Norton†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This material was the source for much of the material in Uncommon Therapy.
 

Haley, J.

Jay Haley on Milton Erickson

1993, 1994

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (2) p12
 

Haley, J.

Ordeal therapy

1984

Jossey-Bass

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This is an extension of the benevolent ordeal therapy Haley learned from Erickson. Some Erickson cases are used, but the majority comes from cases Haley supervised or treated himself.  See Newsletter: 4 (3)
 

Haley, J.

Problem Solving Therapy

1976

Jossey-Bass

DESCRIPTION:
 

Haley, J.

Strategies of Psychotherapy

1963, 1990

Grune-Stratton, Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Haley, J. (Ed.)

Advanced Techniques of Hypnosis & Therapy Selected Papers of Milton H. Erickson

1967

Grune & Stratton

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This was the first effort to compile Erickson's major papers on hypnosis and therapy. It also contains a biographical introduction and discussion of Erickson's work by Haley, Erickson's longtime student and popularizer. All of this material, with the exception of Haley's writing, is included in the Collected Papers (edited by Rossi).
 

Hammerschlag, C.

Dancing Healers

1988

Harper & Row

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Hartland, J.

Medical & Dental Hypnosis 2nd Edition

1971

Bailliere Tindal, London

DESCRIPTION: Erickson wrote the forward.
 

Havens, R.

The Wisdom of Milton H. Erickson Vol. I

1985

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This book is a compilation of quotations from Erickson on various topics relating to therapy and hypnosis. The quotations are organized into sections, and what emerges constitutes a natural model for Erickson's therapeutic and hypnotic approaches
 

Havens, R. (Ed.)

The Wisdom of Milton H. Erickson: Human behavior and psychotherapy, Vol. II

1989 1992

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 5 (3)
 

Havens, R., & Walters, C.

Hypnotherapy Scripts
A neo-Ericksonian approach to persuasive healing

1989

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 9 (3)
 

Hughes & Rothovious

World’s Greatest Hypnotists 
(Chapters 22-24, pp. 223-248)

1996

University Press of America
DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 17 (3) p17
 

Kershaw, C.

The Couple's Hypnotic Dance
Creating Ericksonian strategies in marital therapy

1992

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 11 (3)
 

Klippstein, H. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Hypnotherapeutic Group Inductions

1991

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Lankton, C., & Lankton, S.

Tales of Enchantment: Goal-oriented metaphors for adults and children in therapy

1989

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION:
 

Lankton, S.

Ericksonian Hypnosis: Application, Preparation and Research

1988

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Lankton, S. 

Practical Magic: A translation of basic neurolinguistic programming into clinical psychotherapy

1980

Meta Publications

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Lankton, S. (Ed.)

Central Themes and Principals of Ericksonian Therapy

1987

Brunner-Routledge

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Lankton, S. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 1  
Elements and dimensions of an Ericksonian approach

1985

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: This first volume includes a new article, contributed by Elizabeth Erickson, that is an update of an unpublished Milton Erickson article on certain principles of medical hypnosis  See Newsletter: 8 (3)
 

Lankton, S. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 2  
Central themes and principles of Ericksonian therapy

1987

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: This is the second of the Ericksonian Monographs series  See Newsletter: 8(3)
 

Lankton, S. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 5  
Ericksonian Hypnosis: Application, Preparation and Research

1989

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (3)
 

Lankton, S., & Erickson, K. (Eds.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 9  
The essence of a single session success

1993

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (1) p11
 

Lankton, S., & Lankton, C.

Enchantment and Intervention in Family Therapy
Training in Ericksonian Approaches

1986

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: This book takes the Lankton's elaboration of Erickson's work further than the first book and links the hypnotic approaches to family and couple therapy.  See Newsletter: 14 (2) p14
 

Lankton, S., & Lankton, C.

The Answer Within
A clinical framework of Ericksonian hypnotherapy

1983

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: Contains case examples from Erickson's and Lankton's work embedded in a comprehensive framework to provide clinicians access to Ericksonian approaches to the use of hypnosis in therapy
 

Lankton, S., & Zeig, J. (Eds.) 

Ericksonian Monographs # 10  
Difficult contexts for therapy

1995

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 15 (3) p13
 

Lankton, S., & Zeig, J. (Eds.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 3  
Treatment for special populations with Ericksonian approaches

1988

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 8 (3)
 

Lankton, S., & Zeig, J. (Eds.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 4  
Research, comparisons and medical applications of Ericksonian techniques

1988

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (3)
 

Lankton, S., & Zeig, J. (Eds.) 

Ericksonian Monographs Number 6  
Extrapolations: Demonstrations of Ericksonian Therapy.  

1989

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (3)
 

Lankton, S., & Zeig, J. (Eds.) 

Ericksonian Monographs Number 7  
The Broader Implications of Ericksonian Therapy

1990

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (3)
 

Lankton, S., Gilligan, S., & Zeig, J. (Eds.)

Ericksonian Monographs Number 8 
Views on Ericksonian Brief Therapy, Process and Action

1991

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (3)
 

Lankton, S., Lankton, C., & Matthews, W.

Ericksonian Family Therapy 
In A. Gurman and D. Kniskern (Eds.) The handbook of family therapy, Vol. 2

1991

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Le Cron (Ed.)

Experimental Hypnosis

1958

MacMillan

DESCRIPTION:
 

Leva, R. (Ed.)

Psychotherapy: The Listening Voice
Rogers and Erickson

1987 1988

Accelerated Development

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 8 (2) p14
 

Loriedo, C, & Vella, G.

Paradox and the Family System

1992

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Lovern, J. D.

Pathways to Reality
Erickson-inspired treatment approaches to chemical dependency

1991

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 14 (1) p11
 

Matthews, W. J. & Edgette, John H. (Eds.)

Current Thinking and Research in Brief Therapy
  Solutions, strategies, narratives, Vol. I

1997

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 17 (3) p14
 

Matthews, W. J. & Edgette, John H. (Eds.)

Current Thinking and Research in Brief Therapy
Solutions, strategies, narratives, Vol. II

1998

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 17 (3) p14
 

Matthews, W. J. & Edgette, John H. (Eds.)

Current Thinking and Research in Brief Therapy
Solutions, strategies, narratives, Vol III

1999

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 19 (3) p15
 

McClintock, E.

Room for Change
Empowering Possibilities for Therapists and Clients

1999

Allyn & Bacon

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 20 (2) p13
 

McNeilly, R., & Brown, J.

Healing With Words

Hill of Content

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 15 (2) p7
 

Mehl, L., & Peterson, G.

The Art of Healing

1989

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Mills, J., Crowley , R., & Ryan, M.

Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within

1986

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

O'Hanlon, W. H.

Taproots
Underlying principles of Milton Erickson's therapy and hypnosis

1987

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 7 (2)
 

O'Hanlon, W. H., & Hexum, A. L.

Uncommon Casebook
The Complete Clinical Work of Milton H. Erickson

1990

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

O'Hanlon, W. H., & Martin, M.

Solution-Oriented Hypnosis
An Ericksonian approach

1992

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Overholser, L.

Ericksonian Hypnosis
Handbook of clinical practice

1984

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: This is a primer on the induction and therapeutic use of hypnosis using an Ericksonian approach. It includes exercises at the end of each chapter to practice the skills discussed.
 

Phillips, M. & Frederick, C.

Healing the Divided Self
Clinical and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy for Post Traumatic and Dissociative Conditions

1995

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 15 (3) p10
 

Ray, W., & Keeney, B.

Resource Focused Therapy

1993

Karnac Books, London

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Rhue, Lynn & Kirsch

Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis
An Ericksonian Model of Hypnotherapy (Chapter 9, pp. 187-214)

1993

American Psychological Association

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 12 (2)
 

Ritterman, M.

Using Hypnosis in Family Therapy

1983, 2001

Jossey­-Bass, Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 6 (2)
 

Robles, T.

A Concert for Four Hemispheres in Psychotherapy

1990

Vantage Press

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 13 (2) p8; 16 (3) p11
 

Robles, T.

Terapia cortada a la medida: un seminario ericksoniano con Jeffrey K Zeig

1991

Institute of Milton H. Erickson de la Ciudad de Mexico

DESCRIPTION: In Spanish  See Newsletter: 13 (3) p13
 

Rosen, S.

My Voice Will Go With You
The Teaching Tales of Milton H. Erickson

1982

W. W. Norton
DESCRIPTION: ‡  Edited and with commentary boy Sidney Rosen.  Foreword by Lynn Hoffman (translated to Japanese)
 

Rossi, E. (Ed.)

Innovative Hypnotherapy

1980

Irvington, Halsted

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Rossi, E. (Ed.)

The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis
The nature of hypnosis and suggestion, Vol.1

1980

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This four-volume work includes all of Erickson's published papers on hypnosis and therapy, some previously unpublished material, and a few papers by Erickson's collaborators (Rossi, Elizabeth Erickson, Jeffrey Zeig and others).
 

Rossi, E. (Ed.)

The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis
Hypnotic alteration of sensory, perceptual and psychophysiological processes, Vol.2

1980

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION:
 

Rossi, E. (Ed.)

The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis: Hypnotic investigation of psychodynamic processes, Vol.3

1980

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION:
 

Rossi, E. (Ed.)

The Collected Papers of Milton H. Erickson on Hypnosis
Innovative hypnotherapy, Vol.4

1980

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION:
 

Rossi, E., & Ryan, M.

Creative Choice in Hypnosis
The seminars, workshops and lectures of Milton H. Erickson, Vol. 4

1991

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ A collection of some of Erickson's often-used teaching stories, some case examples, some personal and family anecdotes, with commentary and organization by Rosen
 

Rossi, E., & Ryan, M. (Eds.)

Life Reframing in Hypnosis
The seminars, workshops and lectures of Milton H. Erickson, Vol. 2

1985

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This is a continuation of the volume above. A tape of Erickson doing hypnotic therapy with a photographer is included.
 

Rossi, E., & Ryan, M. (Eds.)

Mind-body Communication in Hypnosis
The seminars, workshops and lectures of Milton H. Erickson, Vol. 3

1986

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: ‡ The third volume of this edited series is mainly focused on Erickson's work with somatic problems and issues.
 

Rossi, E., Ryan, M., & Sharp, F. (Eds.)

Healing in Hypnosis
The seminars, workshops and lectures of Milton H. Erickson, Vol.1

1983

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This is the first in a four-volume series of transcripts of Erickson's lectures and demonstrations from the 1 950s and '6 Os. This volume also contains a short biography and some pictures of Erickson over the years. It is accompanied by a tape of one of the lectures transcribed in the book.
 

Short, D., Erickson, B. A., & Erickson Klen, R.

Hope & Resiliency: Understanding the Therapeutic Strategies of Milton H Erickson

2005

Crown House

DESCRIPTION: This book, coauthored with two of Erickson’s daughters, contains newly published case material and six fundamental strategies he used to explain his techniques in seminars but that remained unpublished until now.
 

Simpkins, C., & Simpkins, A

Timeless Teachings from the Therapy Masters

2001

Radiant Dolphin Press

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Simpkins, C., & Simpkins, A

Effective Self-Hypnosis with Audio CD

2000

Radiant Dolphin Press

DESCRIPTION: An indirect method of self hypnosis and includes a long description of Dr. Erickson's work
 

Simpkins, C., & Simpkins, A

Self-Hypnosis for Women with Audio CD

2004

Radiant Dolphin Press

DESCRIPTION: applies the indirect method of self hypnosis to typical women's issues.  
Wallas, L. Stories for the Inner Ear
1985
W. W. Norton
DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Walters, C., & Havens, R.A.

Hypnotherapy for Health, Harmony and Peak Performance
Expanding the goals of psychotherapy

1993

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Waltzlawick, P.

The Language of Change

1978

Basic Books

DESCRIPTION: This book was dedicated to Milton H Erickson
 

Waltzlawick, P., Weakland, J., & Fisch, R.

Change

1974

W. W. Norton

DESCRIPTION: Milton H Erickson wrote the forward to this book.
 

Watkins, J.

Hypnotherapeutic Techniques

1987

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Wolinski, S.

Trances People Live

1991

Bramble

DESCRIPTION: This book was dedicated to Milton H. Erickson. 
 

Yapko, M.

Breaking the Patterns of Depression

1997

Doubleday

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 17 (3) p15
 

Yapko, M.

Essentials of Hypnosis

1995

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 15 (3) p10
 

Yapko, M. 

Hypnosis and the Treatment of Depression
Strategies for change

1992

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 13 (2) p8
 

Yapko, M.

Trancework (2nd ed.).

1990

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 5 (3); 10 (3)
 

Yapko, M.

Treating Depression with Hypnosis
Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Strategic Approaches

2001

Brunner-Routledge

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Yapko, M. (Ed)

Hypnotic and Strategic Interventions
Principle and practice

1986, 1987

Irvington†

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Yapko, M. (Ed.)

Brief Therapy Approaches to Treating Anxiety and Depression

1989

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: N/A
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

A Teaching Seminar with Milton H. Erickson

1980

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: Transcript of a five-day teaching seminar recorded August 1979. Introductory chapters by Zeig on Erickson's use of anecdotes. Includes a discussion and commentary by Erickson and Zeig on a trance induction which occurred during the seminar. Spotlights Erickson's unique oral teaching ability.
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Changing Directives
The Strategic Therapy of Jay Haley

2001

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: A festschrift of Jay Haley written by those who know his work.
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy

1982

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: Edited proceedings of the First International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, which was held in Phoenix , Arizona in 1980. Includes keynote addresses by Jay Haley and Carl Whitaker, and 41 papers on Erickson and Ericksonian approaches in various areas of social science and medicine
 

 Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Methods: The Essence of the story

1994

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: Edited proceedings of the Fifth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.  See Newsletter: 15 (2) p10
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Psychotherapy
Clinical Applications, Vol.2

1985

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: These volumes are meant to show the development and furthering of Erickson's work in new directions or to show new applications for Erickson's techniques and approaches
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Ericksonian Psychotherapy Structures, Vol.1

1985

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: These are the edited proceedings of the Second International Erickson Congress, held in Phoenix in 1983. Keynote and plenary addresses are by Watzlawick, Rossi, Haley and Madanes. Includes a special section by Erickson's family on his child-rearing techniques.
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Experiencing Erickson
An Introduction to the Man and His Work

1985

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: ‡ This book contains an overview and introduction to Erickson as a person and as a therapist, as well as transcripts of Erickson's supervision and teaching with Zeig.  See Newsletter: 6 (4)
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

Handbook of Ericksonian Therapy

2001

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: A collection of topics written by leading Experts in Ericksonian Therapy
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

The Evolution of Psychotherapy

1987

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the edited proceedings of 27 presentations given at the first Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, a landmark meeting held in Phoenix , Arizona in 1985. (translated into German & Japanese)  See Newsletter: 7 (3)
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

The Evolution of Psychotherapy
The Second Conference

1992

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the edited proceedings of the second Evolution Conference, which was held in Anaheim , California . It includes the presentations and question/answer sessions of 23 distinguished faculty members.  See Newsletter: 13 (2) 7
 

Zeig, J. (Ed.)

The Evolution of Psychotherapy
The Third Conference

1996

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the edited proceedings of the second Evolution Conference, which was held in Las Vegas , 1995  See Newsletter: 17 (2) p13
 

Zeig, J., & Geary, B. (Eds)

The Handbook of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy

2001

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the edited proceedings of the Seventh International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, held in Phoenix , 1999.
 

Zeig, J., & Geary, B. (Eds)

The Letters of Milton H. Erickson

2000

Zeig Tucker

DESCRIPTION: ‡ These letters are written by Erickson to various colleagues.  The letters contain insights into his thinking and explanations of concepts.  See Newsletter: 20 (3) p19
 

Zeig, J., & Gilligan, S. (Eds.)

Brief Therapy
Myths, Methods and Metaphors

1990

Brunner/Mazel

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the edited proceedings of the Fourth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, held in San Francisco , California , in 1988.  See Newsletter: 15 (2) p18
 

Zeig, J., & Lankton, S. (Eds.)

Developing Ericksonian Therapy
State of the Art

1988

Brunner/Mazel†

DESCRIPTION: This book contains the edited proceedings of the Third International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, held in Phoenix , Arizona , in 1986
 

Zeig, J., & Munion, M.

Milton H. Erickson

1999

Sage†

DESCRIPTION: This primer provides an induction to the work of Milton H. Erickson.See Newsletter: 20 (1) p20
 

AUDIO RECORDINGS OF ERICKSON

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Haley & Richeport

In His Own Voice
Problem Drinkers 

1991

Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: Recorded in the mid 1950’s. Contents: The Liquor Deposit, An Alcoholic Pilot, Hiding the Liquor, The Alcoholic Who Hates Her Mother (1 cassette, 60 min)  See Newsletter: 14 (2) p16
 

Haley & Richeport

In His Own Voice
Sex Therapy: The Female  

1991

Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: Recorded in the mid 1950’s. Contents: Female sexual development, The Case of Inhibited Ann, Modesty and Short Shorts, An Unmarried Girl's Sensations, Back Pain, Eating Steak, Doing It for Fun (2 cassettes, 2 hr.)  See Newsletter: 14 (2) p16
 

Haley & Richeport

In His Own Voice
Sex Therapy: The Male

1991

Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: Recorded in the mid 1950’s. Contents: The Case for Naming Breasts, Sexual Development of the Male, Three Premature Ejaculation Problems, Learning to Have an Orgasm (2 cassettes, 2 hr.)  See Newsletter: 14 (2) p16
 

Haley & Richeport

In His Own Voice
Erickson on Multiple Personality

1991

Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: Recorded in the mid 1950’s. 60 minutes (1 cassette)See Newsletter: 14 (2) p16
 

Milton H. Erickson Foundation

The Seminars of Milton H. Erickson
Philadelphia 1955

2001

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: A two CD set: “Phenomena of Hypnosis” and “Techniques of Induction & Utilization in Hypnosis”  Available on cassette  See Newsletter: 20 (2) p18
 

 Milton H. Erickson Foundation

The Seminars of Milton H. Erickson:  Chicago 1960

 

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: This is a set of four cassette tapes that will soon be made available on CD.
 

Milton H. Erickson Foundation

The Seminars of Milton H. Erickson
1952 UCLA Lectures

 

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: This is a set of four cassette tapes that will soon be made available on CD.  Milton H. Erickson Foundation
 
Milton H. Erickson Foundation The Seminars of Milton H. Erickson
San Diego 1962
2001 Foundation Press
DESCRIPTION: A five CD set: “That Which Occurs Within,” “The Inward Orientation,” “Frigidity and Impotence,” and “Common Sense Suggestion.”  This set is accompanied by an edited transcript.
 

Rossi

Life Reframing in Hypnosis

1985

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: Facilitating Potentials in a Young Photographer, a demonstration by Milton H. Erickson, 1 cassette, 90 min
 

Rossi

Mind-body Communication in Hypnosis

1986

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: Milton H. Erickson’s hypnotic alteration of physiological functioning; 1 cassette, 90 min.
 

Rossi

Hypnotic Realities

1976

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: Milton H. Erickson, 1 cassette, 90 min
 

Rossi

Experiencing Hypnosis

1981

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: Milton H. Erickson’s Ocean Monarch Lecture; 1 cassette, 90 min
 

Rossi

Healing in Hypnosis

1983

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: Milton H. Erickson’s demonstration of trance and therapy in everyday life; 1 cassette, 90 min
 

SCSEPH

The Therapeutic Perspective Working with Multiple Personality

1991

SCSEPH

DESCRIPTION: Recorded December 1978. Single audiotape of Erickson discussing his unique therapeutic perspective and illustrating with MPD cases, accompanied by an edited transcript.  See Newsletter: 15 (2) p12
 

SCSEPH

Teaching Tapes of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.  
(from the Edwin Yager Collection)

2000

SCSEPH

DESCRIPTION: Recorded March 6, 1960 .  Eight audio tape set from a private workshop discussing a variety of hypnosis related topics.
 

SCSEPH

Unconscious Awareness During General Anesthesia
Research and Clinical Applications

2000

SCSEPH

DESCRIPTION: Recorded in 1960. Single audiotape of Erickson discussing this issue.
 

SCSEPH

Hypnosis with Children

2000

SCSEPH

DESCRIPTION: October 1958. Single audiotape of Dr. Erickson presenting views of his experience on this topic in an advanced seminar in Chicago.
 

VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ERICKSON

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The Artistry of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.
Part 1 & Part 2

1975

Herbert S. Lustig, M.D., Ltd.

DESCRIPTION: An uninterrupted recording of Erickson with two subjects.  Erickson was 73 at the time of the recording in April 1975.  (105 minutes)  See Newsletter: 14 (3) p13
 

Haley & Richeport

Milton H. Erickson
Explorer in Hypnosis & Therapy

 

Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: A collection of still photographs, old movies, and videotaped interviews.  (53 minutes)   See Newsletter: 13 (2) p9
 

Haley & Richeport

Remembering Milton H. Erickson

 

Triangle Press

DESCRIPTION: Although this video does not contain footage of Erickson, it chronicles his impact on Haley and Weakland as they recount their meetings with Erickson during the 1950’s.   See Newsletter: 19 (2) p14
 

Milton H. Erickson Foundation

Celebrating Milton H. Erickson, M.D.
A Biographical Sketch

2001

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: This is a biographical sketch contains hundreds of still photographs of Erickson and is narrated by Mrs. Elizabeth Erickson and Jeffery K. Zeig.
 

Milton H. Erickson Foundation

Symbolic Hypnotherapy

1982

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: Jeff Zeig discusses use of symbols in psychotherapy.  Segments of Erickson with the same subject over two consecutive days in 1978 are shown.
 

Milton H. Erickson Foundation

The Process of Hypnotic Induction
Featuring Milton H. Erickson, M.D., 1964

1982

Foundation Press

DESCRIPTION: This training tape contains Jeff Zeig’s analysis of Erickson’s method of hypnotic induction.  Erickson provided this demonstration of hypnosis in 1964, using several different subjects.  See Newsletter: 18 (2) p19
 

Reese, Maryann

My Personal Trance with Milton H. Erickson

1999

Southern Institute Press

DESCRIPTION: See Newsletter: 19 (3) p18
 

Rossi, E

The Reverse Set in Hypnotic Induction

1976

Irvington

DESCRIPTION: An uninterrupted recording of Erickson with one female subject.  Erickson was 56 at the time of the recording, in April 1958.  (33 minutes)  See Newsletter: 6 (3)
 

 SCSEPH

Now, You Wanted a Trance Demonstrated Today

1985

SCSEPH

DESCRIPTION: December 1978. 82 minute subtitled videotape of a trance demonstration illustrating a variety of hypnotic phenomena and many teachings about hypnosis. An annotated training manual is available.
 

 SCSEPH

The Treatment of Two Phobia Cases and The Hypnotic Treatment of an 11-year-old Child with Bedwetting

1991

SCSEPH

DESCRIPTION: December 1978. 70-minute videotape where Erickson discusses three famous treatment cases during a training seminar. Written transcript is available.
 

WEB LINKS

The following list of internet resources may prove useful for those interested in learning more about Erickson and current trends in Ericksonian hypnosis and psychotherapy.

Erickson Foundation
Erickson Foundation Newsletter
Behavior on Line Erickson Forum
UCLA Hypnosis Data Base
Erickson Listserv (email Jim Keim)
Hypnosis Listserv (email Irving Kirsch)
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
International Society of Hypnosis
Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
International Psychological Assistance
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health Net
Resources for Therapists
Amoeba Web History of Psychology
Behavioral and Mental Disorders (Non MeSH)
MedWeb (Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology)
Psychology Web Links by Topic