Ericksonian Hypnosis

Developed by Milton Erickson, Ericksonian hypnosis differs from classical hypnosis through the principle of utilization: every element of the situation, including resistance, becomes working material via indirect suggestion. It aims less at the disappearance of the symptom than at a reconfiguration of the relationship to the problem. Indications: mild to moderate anxiety disorders, phobias, smoking, pain and sleep disorders.

This therapy is covered in detail (principles, indications, protocol, level of evidence) in Volume 5 of the Mémento des Psychothérapies. See the volume.