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Media-Based Education

methodology: media-based education

By producing and distributing documentary media, complex therapeutic concepts are made accessible to broader audiences, because visual and narrative formats enhance understanding and engagement with specialized knowledge. This strategy leverages film and digital storytelling to translate advanced topics in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy into engaging, easy-to-understand content for both professionals and the public. Unlike traditional academic publishing or in-person training, media-based education extends reach beyond specialized circles, democratizing access to foundational knowledge. It is particularly effective for preserving and disseminating the legacy of influential figures in psychotherapy through compelling real-world examples and historical documentation.

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what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Archiving and Disseminating Ericksonian Materials THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Maintains an archive of newsletters and excerpts from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Archives, and produces a documentary about Milton H. Erickson's life and work, along with a YouTube video series on therapy tips.
  • Conducts scholarly research and publication projects THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Co-edits the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson and compiles an International Glossary to standardize translations of Ericksonian literature, supporting global scholarly engagement with Ericksonian approaches.
  • Distributes donated books to the public THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Provides donated books, including rare or out-of-print titles, in limited quantities after inspecting each for mold and missing pages to ensure quality.
  • Distributes educational media and publications on psychotherapy THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Sells and distributes books, eBooks, and Spanish-language publications on psychotherapy topics such as hypnotherapy, brief therapy, and family therapy; produces and distributes a documentary on Milton Erickson, publishes "An Epic Life" and "The Collector’s Edition" of Erickson’s works, and offers access to archival video excerpts and stories by Jeffrey Zeig.
  • Distributing Donated Books THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Distributes donated books, including rare or out-of-print titles, after inspecting them for quality, and provides complimentary books to visitors of the Historic Residence.
  • Hosts major psychotherapy conferences THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Organizes and architects large-scale conferences including the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, Brief Therapy Conference, Couples Conference, and International Congresses on Ericksonian Approaches to Psychotherapy, with the Erickson Congress held every four years from 1980 to 2019 and other conferences held annually since 1985.
  • Maintaining Archives and Compiling Research THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
    research
    Maintains an archive of its newsletters and excerpts from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Archives, co-edits the Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson, and compiles an International Glossary to standardize translations of Ericksonian literature.
  • Maintains and shares archival resources THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Preserves and provides access to the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Archives, including newsletters, rare video excerpts of Erickson’s clinical work, and over 15 hours of Salvador Minuchin’s family therapy sessions, supporting research and education in psychotherapy.
  • Making Salvador Minuchin's Work Available On Demand THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Provides over 15 hours of Dr. Salvador Minuchin's work on Video On Demand, including 26 videos and sessions on family therapy topics such as the style of family therapists, family therapy, disempowering families, supervision, working with welfare families, and foster care.
  • Operates the Erickson Historic Residence as a museum and educational site THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Owns and operates the historic Phoenix home of Milton H. Erickson as a preserved residence and museum, offering in-person tours led by Erickson’s son Robert, displaying 136 personal and professional artifacts, and providing complimentary books to visitors.
  • Operating the Erickson Historic Residence and Museum THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Preserves and operates Milton H. Erickson's historic Phoenix home as a residence and museum, displaying artifacts from his life and offering in-person tours led by his son, Robert Erickson.
  • Organizing and Hosting Conferences THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Organizes and hosts major conferences focused on psychotherapy, including the Erickson Congress (quadrennially from 1980-2019), the annual Brief Therapy Conference, Couples Conference, and Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference since 1985.
  • Organizing and Hosting Conferences THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
    direct service
    Organizes and hosts major conferences focused on psychotherapy, including the Erickson Congress (held quadrennially from 1980-2019), the Brief Therapy Conference, Couples Conference, and the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference (held annually since 1985).
  • Preserving and Operating the Erickson Historic Residence THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Acquired and operates the Erickson Historic Residence in Phoenix, maintaining a museum collection of artifacts from Milton and Elizabeth Erickson's life, offering in-person tours, and providing complimentary books to visitors.
  • Produces and distributes online educational content THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
    capacity building
    Provides ongoing online training programs, instructional videos featuring clinicians like Michael Yapko and Bert Hellinger, Video On Demand access to Salvador Minuchin’s family therapy sessions, and a YouTube series called "5 Minute Therapy Tips" covering clinical and methodological topics.
  • Producing Online Educational Content THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
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    Produces a YouTube video series called "5 Minute Therapy Tips" exploring client problems, professional issues, clinical concerns, and methodology, and publishes stories recounting personal experiences with Milton Erickson.
  • Producing and Distributing Training Media THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
    capacity building
    Creates and distributes educational videos and media showcasing founders of brief therapy, family constellations therapy, and other renowned clinicians demonstrating seminal psychotherapy techniques, including a documentary about Milton H. Erickson's life and work.
  • Provides professional training programs in psychotherapy and hypnosis THE MILTON H ERICKSON FOUNDATION INC
    capacity building
    Offers the Intensive Training Program for mental health professionals and graduate students, featuring 32 live sessions across four modules, 8 online classes, 20 CE credits, and instruction by international faculty including Lilian Borges, covering core methods of hypnosis, Ericksonian approaches, and clinical applications.