Ericksonian Approaches Comprehensive Manual! Second Edition Rubin Battino, MS and Thomas L. South, PhD Foreword by Ernest Rossi, PhD Foreword to the Second Edition by Roxanna Erickson Klein, PhD, RN and Betty Alice Erickson, MSFirst published by ‘Crown House Publishing Lid ‘Crown Buildings, Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, Wales, SA33. SND, UK -wwvkcrownhouse.co.uk and ‘Crown House Publishing Company LLC 6 Trowbridge Drive, Suite 5, Bethel, CI 06801, USA ‘www. CHPUS.com © 1999, 2005, Rubin Battino & Thomas L. South First edition published in 1999 and reprinted in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 (twice) (Original ISBN: 1899836314; original LCN: 2002109954). Second edition published in 2005. Reprinted in 2006, 2008, ‘The right of Rubin Battino & Thomas L. South to be identified as the authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1983 Permissions to quote from the following sources are gratefully acknowledged: Zoig, GK. (1980). 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Experiencing hypnosis. pp. 15-16, 1155-68 (selected portions); Erickson, M-H. and Rossi, E.L. (1979). Hypnotherapy: An exploratory casebook. pp. 77-8. New York: Irvington Publishers, Inc. ‘The following are all reprinted by permission of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. From My voice will go with you: the teaching tales of Milton H. Erickson by Sidney Rosen; excerpts from p. vii, vii, ix, 36-7, 151-2. Copyright © 1982 by Sidney Rosen, MD. From Uncommon ‘Therapy; the peychiatrc techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. by Jay Haley. Copyright © 1986 by Jay Haley; excerpts from pp. 157, 239, 280-2. From Mind-body therepy: ideodynamic ‘healing in lypnosis by Emest Lawrence Rossi and David B. Cheek. Copyright © 1988 by Emest L. Rossi and David B. Cheek; excerpts from pp. 182-3, 187-8, 217-8, 295-6. From The psychobiology of mind-body healing, revised edition by Ernest Lawrence Rossi. Copyright © 1993 by Ernest Lawrence Rossi; excerpts from p. 39. From Ann uncommon casebook: the ‘complete clinical work of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. by William Hudson O'Hanlon and Angela L. Hexum, eds. Copyright © 1990 by William Hudson OHanlon and Angela L. Hexum: ‘excerpts from pp. 101, 104. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under current legislation no part of this work may ‘system, published, performed in public, adapted, ‘broadcast, transmitted, recorded luced in any form ‘without the coos copyright ovr Engle sould beartocd ts Crown eeFe Table of Contents preface to the Second Edition Foreword to the Second Edition Contributors Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 History of Hypnosis: Thomas L. South A. Introduction B, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) C John Elliotson (1791-1868) D. James Esdaille (1808-1859) E, James Braid (1795-1860) F Milton H. Erickson (1901-1980) Exercises Myths and Misconceptions: Thomas L. South, PhD A. Introduction. B. Hypnotic Susceptibility C. “Power” of the Hypnotist D. Fear of Not Awakening E, Antisocial Behavior Exercises Traditional vs. Nontraditional Inductions: Thomas L. South, PhD A. Traditional Inductions B. Nontraditional Inductions C. Rationale of Models D. Hypnosis Defined E, Common Everyday Trance FE Indications of Trance Exercises Rapport-Building Skills: Rubin Battino, MS A. Introduction SEEBQRR BESSBRNNEricksonian Approaches Chapter 5 Language Forms: Rubin Battino, MS 65 re eciadton to Language Forms ry B. The NLP Meta Model o7 C. Introduction to Hypnotic Language Forms ) D. Delivery 2 E, Word Usage 86 E Negation 115 G. Ambiguity 17 Hi Binds 133 I Stories 140 ip a ‘Therapy (NLP) 142 K. Summary 143 Chapter 6 Hypnotherapy Without Trance: Rubin Battino, MS 5 A. Introduction 145 B. The Theory of Change 146 C. Reframing 9 D. Paradoxical Interventions 159 E. Solution-Oriented Therapy and Hypnotherapy 176 F Summary 182 Chapter 7 Basic Inductions: Thomas L. South, PhD 185 A Introduction 185 B. Traditional Inductions 186 C. Nontraditional Inductions 205 Exercises 218 Chapter 8 Advanced Inductions: Thomas L. South, PhD 29 A. Introduction 219 B. Sensory Altering Inductions 219 C. Levitation Inductions 224 D.Cataleptic Inductions 232 E, Pantomime Techniques 236 E Confusion Techniques 237 G. Utilizing Resistance Techniques 240 Ee Spontaneous Inductions 242 243 reaeaes 243 Utilization of Hypnotic Phenomena: Rubin Bain MS, and Thos L South, PAD‘Chapter 11 Chapter 12 ‘Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Response: Rubin Battino, MS Sy ‘Other ea Methods ). Summarizing Ideodynamic Methods Exercises Basic Metaphor: Rubin Battino, MS A Introduction B. Basic Metaphors C. Some Sample Metaphors D. Summary Exercises Advanced Metaphor: Rubin Battino, MS ‘A. Introduction to Multiple Embedded Metaphor B. Two Transcripts of Multiple Embedded Metaphors C. Erickson and Joe the Florist D. Commentary Exercises Metaphor Therapy and Guided Metaphor: Rubin Battino, MS A. Introduction B. Kopp’s Metaphor Therapy C. Battino’s Guided Metaphor Exercises ‘The Aris as Hypnotherapeutic Metaphors: Rubin Battino, MS A. Introduction B. Eight Step Model for Clients with “Psychological” Problems C. Eight-Step Model for Clients with Physical Health Problems D. General Comments About the Eight-Step Process Exercises Utilization of Hypnosis: Thomas L. South, PhD A. Introduction 318 355 355 355 359 362Ericksonian Approaches Chapter 16 Chapter 17 ‘Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Ericksonian Approaches in Medicine: Sandra M. Sylvester, PhD ‘A. Introduction B. The Use of Clinical Hypnosis in Medicine C. Applying Hypnosis to Medical Problems D. Conclusion Ericksonian Approaches in Dentistry: James M. Auld, BDS, Dip Soc Se, MSc ‘A. Background B, Anxiety Control and Stress Management C. Pain Management D. Muscle Control E, Gagging F Bleeding G. Amnesia H, Sensory Modification 1. Salivation J. Oral Habits K. Summary Exercises Hypnotherapy with Special Populations: Rubin Battin, MS A. Introduction B. Family, Couples, and Children C. Other Populations D. Summary Exercises Ericksonian ‘Techniques in Substance Abuse: Leon S. Segal, MA A. Introduction B. Ericksonian Techniques as Applied to Drug Addiction Hypnotherapy with People who have Life-Challenging Diseases: Rubin Battino, MS A. Introduction B. Self-Image C. The Role of Guided Imagery D. Unfinished Business. EB. Besek 457 457 476 476Chapter 23 Bibliography ade The American Psychological Association (APA) G. Hypnosis and the Law: H. Guidelines ie the Ethical Practice of Hypnosis and Hypnot The "Dark Sie att ‘Hypnosis Mei The Contributions of Emest L. Rossi, PhD: The Psychobiology of Gene Expression and Mind-Body Therapy: Rubin Battino, MS A. Introduction B. Hypnosis and the Brain C. Ultradian Rhythms D. Mind-Body Therapy: Ideodynamic Healing in Hypnosis E. The Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing, F. The Symptom Path to Enlightenment G. Dreams, Consciousness, Spirit H. The Psychobiology of Gene Expression 1, Summary Trance and Beyond: Rubin Battino, MS, and Thomas L. South, PhD A. Language B. The Centrality of Reframing C. Pause Power D. Expectation Power E. Some Last Words Contents SEee 507 585Foreword to the Second Edition We have enjoyed a long friendship with Rubin Battino, punctuated by our admiration for his academic dedication and for his vast array of talents. In the mid-1980s there was a huge dichotomy between available resources and interest in Erickson’s work. The innumerable training programs lacked an overall continuity and there was no comprehensive manual or overview. Battino and Thomas South responded to the need by conceiving of a “master teaching tool” that brought together the diversity of ideas being taught at the time. Originally, Battino began putting out word at various congresses, inviting trainers to contribute to the cooperative goal of creating an effective training resource. Battino’s love of teaching and skills at pulling information together, along with South’s extensive clinical experience, made them the perfect fit for the enormous task of bringing together diverse ideas and styles in a meaningful sequence. Surprisingly, this effort was not encouraged by colleagues, experts, other Ericksonian trainers—not even by us. We viewed the over- whelming task of defining the diverse art of Ericksonian approaches into a comprehensive teaching manual to be unrealis- tic. We couldn’t imagine how it could be done without the inevitable biases and errors so often present in endeavors almost too complex for capture. Battino and South persevered in their efforts and coaxed coopera- tion and interest from a wide assortment of Ericksonian protégés. Despite doubt and criticism, they listened attentively and learned from feedback. Over time initial disregard was replaced by admi- Battino and South earned the respect of their colleagues.Ericksonian Approaches done was wrong. We had erred in hasty supposition. We watched with delight as the little seedling grew into a solid oak, a strong and sheltering resource that has proven itself time and again. This book contains Battino’s and South’s insights. They are virtuosos, skillful observers talented at clarifying and distilling information from a broad spectrum of sources. Orderly, disciplined, and imag- inative, the authors present a wealth of creative ideas that inject excitement and pleasure to the most elementary of exercises. The Milton H. Erickson Institute of Dallas, where we are both members of the board, has adopted the First Edition as its primary teaching tool. The Manual is a guide and a coach; the direction simultaneously inward and upward. Deborah Beckman MS and Will Handy MSSW of the Dallas Institute are on the “front line” of teaching and have commented on their experiences with this book: Erickson’s legacy is complex and nuanced. We needed a training program that would cover that. Battino and South’s Ericksonian Approaches gave it to us. This resource provided volumes of materials, illustrative articles and case reports. Conceptual and factual material, with examples illustrating those points are within this text. Questions about sub- ject matter, references, gaps in our own knowledge—all these were resolved by Battino and South. Often, they even inspired further exploration by their comprehensive citing and references. When students ask, “What books should we read?” our response has become almost automatic. “Start with Battino and South's text.” The book is basic enough for the beginners and sophisticated enough for the experienced, And, it’s gracefully written. At first glance, it’s a little imposing—a big, thick textbook on a complex subject. Yet its graceful style is very readable; it is sometimes funny and it is always encouraging. They wrote the book so that people can learn from it, and enjoy the process. We are eager to implement this Second Edition.Foreword to the Second Edition Edition. The hypothesis that a combination of novelty, enriching life experiences, and physical exercise can trigger neurogenesis and genetic switching is at the forefront of examination and dis- covery within science today. Rossi posits that Erickson knew that and used these underpinnings in his hypnotic work. South added a section, “Emergency and Trauma Situations”, to provide information and examples for health professionals whose therapeutic suggestions may dramatically impact healing. This is an underappreciated area where substantial educational efforts are still much needed. It is refreshing to see this bridge. Battino expanded and revised chapters on metaphors, long recognized as a root of Erickson’s techniques and interventions, Ericksonian Approaches goes far beyond a mere resource for tech- niques and exercises. The expertise of the practitioner is insepara- ble from benefits derived from therapy. The polished professorial style draws the reader in, instructs attentively, and encourages progression. The book reaches readers on even another level. The canopy of knowledge not only touches on what readers know, it also invites examination of what they think they know. Even sea- soned practitioners will find elements with which they are only sparsely familiar and become intrigued with their own abilities to extend and grow. Erickson loved the infinite variation of plants from the smallest cacti that struggled to thrive in the harshest of conditions to the tall trees that spread their leafy branches. For years he sent people to the Desert Botanical Gardens so they, too, could see the enormous complexity and the sweet simplicity of plants. ‘Trees send roots deep into the earth to find needed nourishment and that food and water travels to their branches and leaves where birds feed and rest. Shade is provided and even casual passers-by can stop, be refreshed, and look around to see more. Sun and shadow contribute to the branching out and the providing of a Protected place for the newest of sprouts, the smallest of acorns to root and join the diversity. This work is the stately tree, supporting individuality, coopera- tion, and diversity. Itis filled with common sense and uncommonsense, with atmosphere and sunshine, with metaphors for more individual growth, with practice exercises for the present, and with thoughts for the future. It gives us all lessons in becoming better therapists, better people, and better members of our world, Roxanna Erickson Klein, PhD, RN Betty Alice Erickson, MS Dallas, TX