Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Resemblances in Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Resemblances in Solution Focused Brief Therapy Annette BoVee‑Akyurek1 · Kara Erolin1 · Ronald Chenail1
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Abstract Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) facilitates movement of problems toward solutions, requiring a delicate process of attentive observational skills and use of language; qualities that may be similar to Ericksonian hypnotherapy. In this deep examination, we utilized discourse analysis (Gee in How to do discourse analysis toolkit, Routledge, New York, 2011) to explore the influences of Ericksonian hypnotherapy in two commercially available videos of SFBT sessions facilitated by Insoo Kim Berg. We noted both SFBT features and Ericksonian features in these sessions, commonalities between the approaches were identified, and Ericksonian resemblances in SFBT were distinguished. Our deep examination suggests that Berg worked in recursive clusters with a figured world that attends to strength and resilience; Berg was fully attentive and observational throughout, intentional in her use of language, utilized bridging and building, and attended to exceptions. These features are common in Ericksonian hypnotherapy and appear significant in a relational style of training beginning therapists to effectively utilize the SFBT approach. Keywords Erickson · Hypnotherapy · Solution focused brief therapy positive psychology · Psychotherapy training · Systemic therapy approach Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a common approach taught in clinical training programs; however, training programs may be missing the full spectrum of this approach. SFBT clinical techniques such as the scaling question and the miracle question are frequently used by beginning therapists; but, if not delivered in its full context with appropriate application and follow through, the results may be limited and shallow. New therapists may focus solely on the intervention as a brief process leaving out the utilization of attentive exploration that was intended by Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer. We believe that the delicate process of moving from problems to solutions is often lost in the practice of SFBT. This delicate process of attentiveness and technique appears to be influenced by Milton H. Erickson’s work and to be vital in learning and practicing SFBT. Erickson emphasized observation of the client and believed that hypnotherapy training * Annette BoVee‑Akyurek [email protected] 1
Department of Family Therapy, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314‑7796, USA
can enhance this skill (Haley 1993). Our aim is to enhance the training and practice of SFBT and to bring forward the vital components of the SFBT process for effective use. This manner of exploration is crucial in activating the client’s ability to move from problems toward solutions, as in Ericksonian hypnotherapy. Knowledge of Ericksonian hypnotherapy can be highly beneficial in t
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