The Answer Within: A Clinical Framework of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

by Stephen R. Lankton, Carol Hicks Lankton

The first volume to appear in the Crown House Classics Series, The Answer Within fits the bill perfectly as it is both classic and completely contemporary. With new introductions by the authors, The Answer Within illuminates the genius of Milton H. Erickson as a psychotherapist and demonstrates how the principles that anchored his creativity can be incorporated into an effective therapeutic approach that is both flexible and grounded. A foundational work that continues to be fresh, the book takes the reader step by step from diagnostic assessment through treatment plan, illustrating each stage with clinical examples and transcripts. Clear and engaging, the informative case presentations include actual inductions and intricate metaphors accompanied by insightful commentary on therapeutic strategies and techniques.

368 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1983

Reviews

[Lyle]

Page 9
“All the forms of body language can be understood as systems of ideomotor signaling“

Page 10
“A small percentage of individuals exist to get ‘others’ to react to them in the widest range of possible behaviours and who can utilise a wide range of appropriate reactions. Most individuals tend to train ‘others’ to react to them within a narrow range of behaviours, and in tune show a restricted set of favored reflexes”

Page 14
She didn’t know how to sit beside someone and feel a constellation of proprioception consolation that she could call “comfort“

Page 79
The exceptional client enters therapy to enhance already blooming personal growth

[Ken]

Excellent overview of Erickson's use of Nuerolinguistic control. A great read for Clinical Hynotherapists.

[Troy Williams]

Excellent textbook on the use of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. I refer to it often even when not regarding a patient.