In Chapter 1 of "Uncommon Therapy: The Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson M.D." by Jay Haley, strategic therapy is defined as an approach where the therapist takes an active role in guiding the therapeutic process. Unlike traditional psychoanalytic methods where therapists react to the patient, strategic therapy involves setting goals, designing interventions, and adapting based on the patient's responses. This chapter emphasizes Milton Erickson's pioneering role in strategic therapy, showcasing his innovative use of hypnosis not as a ritualistic practice but as a form of communication to facilitate therapeutic change. Erickson's methods include indirect suggestions, metaphors, and paradoxical directives to influence behavior, reflecting his belief in the malleability of human perception and the therapeutic process.

  • Understand the principles of strategic therapy and its distinction from other therapeutic approaches.

  • Recognize the role of the therapist in initiating and guiding the therapeutic process in strategic therapy.

  • Identify the innovative techniques used by Milton H. Erickson, including his application of hypnosis.

  • Analyze the use of indirect suggestions, metaphors, and paradoxical directives in facilitating therapeutic change.

  • Examine the concept of resistance in therapy and Erickson's strategies for managing it.

  • Explore the importance of spatial orientation and family dynamics in Erickson's family therapy methods.

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    1. Strategic Therapy

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