The February Man

the "February Man" transcends the typical case report one finds in the literature of psychotherapy. It goes beyond the usual forms of analysis and psychotherapy to focus on the possibility of facilitating the evolution of *new developments in consciousness and identity.* The late Milton H, Erickson, M. D., who is widely regarded as the most creative hypnotherapist of his generation, originated the unique approaches documented in this book. What is most noteworthy and valuable about this material is that it is the only complete, verbatim record of an entire hypnotherapeutic case dating from the middle of Erickson's career when his innovative genius was in full flower. In addition, we are fortunate in being able to add Erickson's own detailed commentaries on this case, recorded in 15 hours of discussion that provide an unparalleled understanding of his thinking and methods. The February Man is a fascinating case study illustrating the use of profound **age regression** in the treatment of a depressed young woman. In addition to chronic depression, the young woman had a severe and dysfunctional water phobia stemming from a deeply repressed and traumatic memory of being responsible for