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Presentation about de utilization principle of Milton Erickson in Hypntherapy
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Utilization 1
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Utilization: Using the other’s behavior and energy
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Three kinds of Utilization
• Using the that would otherwise be resistance
• Use the unique experiences and skills the particular client has learned
• Use the common-everyday experiences the client is certain to have available
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Examples to Consider
• Bruce Lee on the hospital ward• Light switch flipper• Mumbling client• The girl dating an imaginary boy
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Utilization
Use of Everyday ExperienceMust Employ Behavior Must Employ Behavior
More Rigid More Loose
Depressed
Compulsive
Obsessive
Paranoid
Hysterical
Hebephrenic
Dissociative
Borderline
Manic
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Features of utilization
Any interaction that makes valuable use of the other person’s existing behavior, energy, motivation, and direction.The degree of utilization is greater as the amount of employed behavior increases.It represents the energy and direction of the other.
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Utilizing Offerings
Clients bring unique problem solving skills that may appear as resistance.Value these, figure them out, ask for them to continue.Use it to help accomplish desired mutual goals.
Utilization 2
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Have comfort while being unsure
Ask client to continue to do what they are doing.Don’t expect conformity to your problem solving scheme.Find an acceptable and believable reason for encouraging the existing behavior even if you do not understand its value at first.
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Utilization Principles
Accept any message from client as an offering and even encourage more.Ask client to continue to extend that same behavior.Be sure to select wording that is acceptable to the client.
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Employing Best Parts
Ask client to continue to do what they are doing.Don’t expect conformity to your problem solving scheme.Find an acceptable and believable reason for encouraging the existing behavior even if you do not understand its value.
Copyright © 1979-2004, Stephen Lankton.
Physical Utilization