Milton H. Erickson
1901 – 1980

Milton H. Erickson

American psychiatrist (1901–1980)

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Born
1901-12-05, Aurum
Died
1980-03-25
Birthplace state
Nevada

Biography

Milton Hyland Erickson was an American psychiatrist and psychologist specializing in medical hypnosis and family therapy. He was the founding president of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. He is noted for his approach to the unconscious mind as creative and solution-generating. He is also noted for influencing brief therapy, strategic family therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and neuro-linguistic programming.

Occupation

Milton H. Erickson is recorded as a hypnotherapist, a hypnotist, a psychotherapist, a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a writer, born in Nevada (1901–1980).

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Frequently asked about Milton H. Erickson

Who was Milton H. Erickson?
Milton H. Erickson was American psychiatrist (1901–1980), born in Nevada (1901 – 1980).
When and where was Milton H. Erickson born?
Milton H. Erickson was born on 1901-12-05 in Aurum.
When did Milton H. Erickson die?
Milton died on 1980-03-25.
What was Milton H. Erickson known for?
Milton H. Erickson is recorded as a hypnotherapist, a hypnotist, a psychotherapist, a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a writer.
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