Like all passionate endeavors, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation began with a dream.
About The Foundation
In 1974, an earnest, young psychologist named Jeffrey K. Zeig had a noble aspiration: He dreamed of organizing an educational meeting of mental health professionals. For six years, Zeig, along with other colleagues, trained and mentored under Milton H. Erickson, MD, the world’s foremost authority on hypnosis. Dr. Erickson did not charge many of his students (including Zeig) for his time and expertise. In order to express his gratitude and to offer Dr. Erickson an opportunity to witness the tremendous impact he had made in the field, Zeig organized the first Erickson Congress. As plans were underway, the need to establish a more formal non-profit was recognized. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation was incorporated in 1979 and the congress held in December of the following year. Unfortunately, Dr. Erickson died nine months before the event, but he was able to appreciate that 750 had already registered. The first Erickson congress attracted more than 2,000, which at the time was the largest meeting ever held on the topic of hypnosis.
During the next 40 years, the Erickson Foundation organized more congresses, held every four years. The final Erickson congress was in December of 2019. Zeig also conceptualized the Brief Therapy Conference, the Couples Conference and the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, and since 1985, these conferences have been going strong. The foundation also offers the online Intensives Training Program, The Art of Psychotherapy, and The Grandmasters’ Approaches to Psychotherapy classes. Our organization has a rich and expansive archive; a press, which publishes informational resources and books of Dr. Erickson’s methods and Ericksonian-related topics; a newsletter; and the Erickson Historic Residence, the former home where Dr. Erickson lived and worked the last decade of his life.
From its humble beginnings, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation has grown to become one of the most globally recognized and influential organizations in the field of psychotherapy. However, it has only been possible with the support of registrants, faculty, donors, and those who strongly believe in the our mission.
Upcoming Events
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September 2023
- Sep 16, 2023 Art of Psychotherapy - Utlization Sep 16, 2023
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October 2023
- Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023 Programs In Tokyo and Taiwan (TBD) Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023
- Oct 27, 2023 Intensive Training Level F Oct 27, 2023
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November 2023
- Nov 9, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023 NYC Master Class Nov 9, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
- Nov 21, 2023 – Nov 24, 2023 Guangzhou, China (virtual) Nov 21, 2023 – Nov 24, 2023
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December 2023
- Dec 12, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023 Evolution of Psychotherapy Dec 12, 2023 – Dec 17, 2023
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January 2024
- Jan 5, 2024 Intensive Training - Level A Jan 5, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024 Jeff Zeig's Master Class - NYC Jan 11, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 18, 2024 – Feb 25, 2024 Jeff Zeig's Master Class - Mexico City Feb 18, 2024 – Feb 25, 2024
Support our Mission
Make a donation
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation is a non-profit organization designated to advance practice in the mental health professions and perpetuate the teachings of the late Milton Erickson, MD. For over 40 years the Erickson Foundation has pioneered cutting-edge therapeutic continuing education. Through your support, the Foundation can continue to develop new educational offerings and preserve psychotherapeutic history.
Specialties : Behavioral Health Science, Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis
Headquarters : 2632 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 United States
Website : http://www.erickson-foundation.org/
Industry : Mental Health Care
Type : 501(c)(3)Nonprofit
Company Size : 1-10 employees
Founded : 1979
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, or physical challenge.
Staff - Positions
Jeffrey Zeig - Founder/Director
Stacey Moore - Business/Finance Manager
Joe Ciaramitaro - Video Production Manager
Samantha Jaros - Marketing Specialist/Operations Supervisor
Marnie McGann - Editor/Project Specialist
Chase Harper - Post Production Specialist
Sarah Clinebell - Archives Specialist
Joy Zhou - Receptionist