It was an exciting moment for Milton Erickson and those who surrounded him, a moment of great creativity, intellectual explosion, paradigm-shifting investigation— a moment that continues to reverberate powerfully beyond the parameters of that specific period. Peter Nemetschek, himself an esteemed family therapist, was there. His recall is fresh, while he writes from a distance, too: the passion of youth and the breadth of maturity—both come through in the pages of this book. Erickson’s core wisdom—and the myriad applications that unfolded from it—are unassailable. The original transcript material continues to instruct and inspire. Brief biography provides connection to the heart of the man inside the master. This is a warm, colorful and thoughtful addition to the literature. Born in 1937, Peter Nemetschek, is a family therapist DGSF, systemic supervisor, coach and trainer, with more than 30 years of experience in these areas. He describes his work as being experience-oriented—with hand, heart and humor. Peter had the opportunity to learn with Milton H. Erickson personally over the course of four seminars, and 90 days with Virginia Satir, who invited him to join her network AVANTA. He studied with other pioneers of systemic therapy: Jay Haley, Cloé Madanes, Jeffrey Zeig, and Insoo Kim Berg. Considered a pioneer in the area of family therapy with children and juveniles, he developed the Munich School with his River of Life Model. He is the author of several books and teaching videos.
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