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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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Famous Milton H. Erickson Quotes

“We always translate the other person's language into our own language.”

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

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

“The most important thing in changing human behavior is the person's motivation.”

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“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.”

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Author:Milton H. Erickson

“Each person is a unique individual. Hence, psychotherapy should be formulated to meet the uniqueness of the individual's needs, rather than tailoring the person to fit the Procrustean bed of a hypothetical theory of human behavior.”

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Book:The Letters of Milton H. Erickson

Source: The Letters of Milton H. Erickson

About the Author

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

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The Wisdom of Milton H. Erickson: Human Behavior and PsychotherapyRelated source material

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The Nature of Hypnosis and SuggestionRelated source material

The Wisdom of Milton H. Erickson: Hypnosis and HypnotherapyRelated source material

Teaching Seminar with Milton H. Erickson, M.D.Related source material

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