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The deconstruction of magic: rereading, rethinking Erickson.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11008650     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article examines the case history writings of Milton Erickson as literary texts. A deconstructive analysis reveals that the modernist assumption of therapist as magical healer disguises the role clients play in their own change. Hypothetically constructed case transcripts contrasted with excerpts from Erickson (see Rossi, 1980) illustrate how the inclusion of client voice enriches understanding of therapeutic change.
Authors:
J A Sparks
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Family process     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0014-7370     ISO Abbreviation:  Fam Process     Publication Date:  2000  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-02-02     Completed Date:  2001-02-02     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0400666     Medline TA:  Fam Process     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  307-18     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. sparksj@nova.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Literature, Modern*
Magic*
Psychotherapy / methods

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