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Psychiatrist

Milton H. Erickson was a renowned American psychotherapist and psychiatrist, known for his unique hypnotherapy and communication techniques. He made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of addressing psychological disorders and promoting personal growth.

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“People do not come into therapy to change their past but their future.”

People Past Therapy

Author:Milton H. Erickson

“Every person's map of the world is as unique as their thumbprint.There are no two people alike. No two people who understand the same sentence the same way... So in dealing with people, you try not to fit them to your concept of what they should be.”

People World Way Should Trying Persons Two Fit Unique Solutions Concepts Sentences Maps Dealing With People Thumbprints

Author:Milton H. Erickson

“Patients are patients because they are out of rapport with their own unconscious... Patients are people who have had too much programming - so much outside programming that they have lost touch with their inner selves.”

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“People who accomplish a great many things are people who have freed themselves from biases. These are the creative people.”

People Creative Accomplish Great Men Creative People

Book:The Wisdom of Milton H. Erickson: Human Behavior and Psychotherapy

Source: The Wisdom of Milton H. Erickson: Human Behavior and Psychotherapy

About the Author

Born: December 5, 1901
Died: March 25, 1980
Known for: Psychiatrist
Quotes: 41

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