My Voice Will Go With You: The Teaching Tales O... May 2026

: Sometimes, Erickson prescribed "ordeals" to break a bad habit. He once told an overweight man he could keep eating and drinking whatever he wanted—as long as he bought everything from a shop at least a mile away. The forced exercise made the man reconsider his habits far more effectively than a lecture ever could.

: Erickson believed we all have a "storehouse" of ideas and experiences within us. His stories often nudged listeners to rely on their unconscious mind for solutions rather than trying to over-analyze every problem. My Voice Will Go with You: The Teaching Tales o...

Sidney Rosen’s My Voice Will Go with You: The Teaching Tales of Milton H. Erickson is a collection of over 100 of these "teaching tales". It’s a fascinating look at how Erickson used humor, surprise, and metaphor to help people change their lives without them even realizing it was happening. Key Themes from the Tales : Sometimes, Erickson prescribed "ordeals" to break a

: One of Erickson’s most famous skills was taking a negative trait and turning it into a strength. For example, he once told a woman who was self-conscious about her "big feet" that they were actually a sign of her "bigness" and strength, instantly shifting her perspective. : Erickson believed we all have a "storehouse"