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ACT Teletherapy – A New Affordable & Convenient Online Counseling Service


ACT Teletherapy – A New Service, A New Way to Connect!

ACT Teletherapy is pleased to announce its new online counseling services initially available to California residents. This unique counseling program is tailored to serve the needs of individuals, couples, families, and teens with a mission to provide an unparalleled therapeutic experience without the hassles of driving, parking, and waiting rooms.

ACT Teletherapy offers its new teletherapy assistance to those suffering with emotional and behavioral issues such as:


  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Family Conflict
  • Pain Management
  • Self-Esteem
  • Job Loss
  • Depression
  • Infidelity
  • Panic Disorders
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Addiction
  • Anger & Violence
  • Grief & Loss

This new service is offered via Voice, Video, and Text. The patient can choose a counselor and a method of communication that he or she feels most comfortable with. The goal with the new service is to provide an excellent experience without the stress of a commute, so that patients can find the support and healing they need to bring about positive change in their life.

Professional Therapy – Licensed and Experienced

The ACT counseling team is licensed and experienced. The online approach helps patients meet with their therapist without the need to take time off from work. Convenient and flexible therapy appointments through a secure portal help both therapist and patient meet in a relaxed, stress-free environment.

About ACT Teletherapy

Counseling is not new to the ACT team. There are 6 offices in the Inland Empire region of California where licensed counselors meet with their patients in person. The owner and founder of ACT Family Counseling, Dr. Nicholas Fittante, MA, LMFT, DCHt, after researching teletherapy and watching trends in the mental health industry, decided to expand the practice to bring the modern conveniences of internet communications and Teletherapy to the practice.

Unique Business Model for Teletherapy

The unique advantage of counseling services with ACT Teletherapy is their experience working with insurance companies and ability to accept insurance for their patients. If your insurance provides coverage for teletherapy counseling, ACT Teletherapy becomes the most affordable online therapy solution available. Patients can call our toll-free number to find out if their insurance will cover their counseling needs or register online and be contacted via email with the details.

We look forward to this exciting step in helping people heal. Telehealth is gaining momentum and online therapy is a great way to offer the busy or homebound with access to the counseling services they need.

Through our network of therapists, we are helping California residents get the mental health care they deserve. For more information visit https://actteletherapy.com.

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Active Minds Young Adult Leader Honored with Life-Changing Gift


Justin Bieber made dreams come true this week. Julie Coker, a senior at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey was awarded a $100,000 life-changing gift live on MTV. Julie, who serves as president of her Active Minds chapter on campus, was honored with this gift for her tireless commitment to changing the culture around mental health for herself, her peers, and her community.

“Julie is an amazing representation of the powerful young adults who are the driving force behind Active Minds, and who are leading the way in changing the national conversation

around mental health. It’s truly one of the biggest issues faced by young adults today. I’m thrilled Justin Bieber gave Julie this awesome surprise in honor of her important work,” said

Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds. “Julie has been an outstanding advocate for mental health awareness on her campus, has helped nearly 4,000 young adults be screened for suicide, depression, or disordered eating behaviors, and has been a great Active Minds leader – serving as president of her campus chapter, as well as on the Active Minds Student Advisory Committee. Active Minds could not exist without our amazing student leaders and I’m thrilled that Justin Bieber recognized one of them today.”

Throughout her time at Stockton University, Julie has been a relentless activist for mental health awareness on her campus and shows up every day to help move Active Minds programs forward in order to change the conversation on mental health, create communities of support, and save lives.

The surprise gift from Justin Bieber will help launch an impactful career, as Julie’s advocacy is not expected to end after college. Julie plans to pursue her master’s degree in social work, eventually taking on the role of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

“I was blown away by this surprise. You don’t go into social work for the money, but for the deep desire to help people. So this life-changing gift will help me start my career on the strongest financial footing possible and will enable me to help even more people,” said Julie Coker. “Taking control of my mental health saved my life. When it came to choosing a major and career, it was just obvious that I would choose a career that focuses on helping others take control of theirs. I’m so grateful to Justin Bieber for helping me forward on that path.”

“Through her work, students across her campus and community have gained confidence in seeking critical treatment and support,” said Malmon. “She is truly an asset to the field and I’m excited that this gift will allow her to continue helping others to take care of their mental health for years to come.”

About Active Minds: Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Active Minds has a presence on over 800 college, university, and high school campuses nationwide, and is powered by a robust Chapter Network, the nationally acclaimed Send Silence Packing® exhibit, and inspiring Active Minds Speakers. The organization is dedicated to changing the conversation about mental health, and creating supportive communities that will save lives. To learn more, visit http://www.activeminds.org.

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Shocking New Theory Turns Science on its Head


Through next tier analysis of the human condition and a leap into theoretical physics and higher mathematics – made simple – The Endless Question leads us toward a deeper understanding of how we each can create happier, healthier and successful lives.

The Endless Question takes the viewer from beautiful Southern California, to the salt lakes of Northern Florida, from universities around the world to the inner philosophies of ancient wise men and women. Controversial and informative, this film shocks many “experts.”

Witness the parallels of Nikola Tesla’s insights to quantum concepts and contemporary psychologies, woven into a fascinating tapestry of a new paradigm. A new theory that integrates Eastern and Western concepts reveals an amazing bridge between science and spirituality. The first true BRIDGE THEORY, long-sought by many of the experts in this field, Quantum Field Psychology turns many scientists on their heads, with many examining their belief systems.

Never an apologist for his theories, Dalrymple began his 50-year journey when he went to work at NASA at 17-years-old. Majoring in math and physics, he began to take psychology courses, seeing parallels between the major theories of psychology and principles of quantum physics and higher mathematics.

Dalrymple went on a journey around the world to find answers, studying countries, cultures, people and languages. He returned to graduate school, became a psychologist, saw over 20,000 patients, taught 15 college courses, and began publishing books on his theories. He then went to film school to produce his films.

The Endless Question was developed by Dalrymple Brothers Films. Filming began in 2012 with numerous experts reaching out to contribute their insights to the film, including Linda Sechrist, from Natural Awakenings Magazine, Yogi Amrit Desai, best-selling author Jean de Galzain and others that offer special insights to the vast implications on mind as energy. Dalrymple is the author of the best-seller, The Inner Manager, 8 Days to Creative Power, and Quantum Field Psychology. He is also an award-winning screenwriter and has written and helped produce several films. His latest work is The Endless Question.

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Free Helpline for Life Battling questions or Simple questions too


If you need us, we’ll take time out for you. It’s that simple.

“Are you going through a generalized anxiety disorder or any type of anxiety disorder or symptoms of stress or depression, winter blues or feeling lonely? OS.ME can help you,” say the disciples of Om Swami.

“One may be anxious or depressed due to guilt and shame in their hearts for years. It’s difficult to know how to deal with guilt – no school teaches that. Sometimes, you just need somebody to listen to you unconditionally without judging you. Somebody who can help you see a different perspective unbound of traditional beliefs and social norms”, says the life guides team. To help people resolve their problems in simplest possible way, os.me team has launched an internet hotline.

The initiative was triggered by an unfortunate suicide event. It is a very different experience to take help from a monk than talking to a counselor or psychologist, because these monks live in austerity, practice meditation and live in solitude. The service is free powered by a genuine concern for fellow beings.

The three Life Guides are Om Swami’s disciples. Sadhvi Vrinda Om is an award-winning poet. Her latest book, A Prayer That Never Fails, has touched the lives of many people who have loved the truth and honesty in her writing. Her sole purpose in life is to help others find that inner peace that comes by walking the spiritual path. Sushree Nishtha Om is a well-known psychotherapist and motivational counsellor. She is compassionate and a kind-hearted person, always keen to help and serve. Neelam Om is a psychological counsellor with 25 years of experience and people she has helped swear by her unique ability of separating the chaff from grains. She holds a master’s degree in English and Post Graduate Diploma in psychological counseling. You can read more about them here.

The questions asked, and the answers given by the life guide stay completely private between the individual and the guide.

Ready to ask a life question?Click Here

About http:// OS.ME – Os.me is an online resource to learn about life topics that are not taught in school. One can learn about life relationships, spirituality, meditation or put simply – how to live. Os.me encourages people to reflect on self, contemplate on different aspects of life. The writings are weaved with inspirational moral stories and life lessons, anecdotes from folk tales and thought leaders. The website was launched in September 2019 and has over 3000+ members from over 25 countries.

OS.ME contains distilled knowledge and experiences of Om Swami– an entrepreneur, monk, best-selling author on Amazon- an individual with the sole purpose to help humanity.

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Natalie Adler Joins Fors Marsh Group to Lead Marketing and Outreach Practice


Fors Marsh Group (FMG) named Natalie Adler as Senior Advisor and Director of Marketing and Outreach. Ms. Adler joins FMG from Ogilvy, where she served as Senior Vice President. In her role at Ogilvy, she led a wide range of large-scale, integrated public health awareness and behavior change campaigns and corporate and public affairs initiatives.

As a member of FMG’s senior leadership team, Ms. Adler will be responsible for leading the growth of FMG’s marketing and outreach division and overseeing a substantial existing client portfolio. After more than 25 years at traditional agencies, Ms. Adler will leverage her deep industry experience at a Certified B Corporation—an organization committed to using business as a force for good.

“Natalie is a recognized expert in the field with a rich history of developing, leading, and promoting public education, public affairs, and social marketing campaigns,” said Ben Garthwaite, FMG’s CEO. “We are thrilled to bring Natalie to FMG where she will use her talent, passion, and leadership to drive our continued growth and success. This is an exciting moment for our firm and for the broader movement of B Corps, as Natalie joins us in our mission of building an inclusive and sustainable economy that works for all.”

Over the course of her career at Ogilvy and Porter Novelli, Ms. Adler led teams to win and deliver multimillion-dollar accounts, as well as smaller, targeted campaigns. Her past clients include Merck, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Peace Corps, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), LIVESTRONG, Susan G. Komen, and the American Cancer Society.

About FMG

Fors Marsh Group (FMG) applies science and strategy to create positive behavior change in people and in program and policy improvements in large organizations and the government. This work is conducted within seven core U.S. markets: health, defense, technology, finance, homeland security, policy, and consumer. As a Certified B Corporation, FMG uses business as a force for good, creating positive impact beyond our client portfolio, extending into the community through pro bono service to nonprofits aligned with FMG’s corporate values.

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Dr. Manish Sheth Named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association


Achieve TMS – Leading Provider of TMS Therapy for Depression Treatment

Manish Sheth, M.D., Ph.D, the medical director of Achieve TMS Centers, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). This is the association’s highest honor, and Dr. Sheth is among a small, select group of psychiatrists in San Diego who have earned this prestigious distinction.

Dr. Sheth’s Distinguished Fellow status was effective as of January 1, 2020. He will attend the 2020 Convocation of Distinguished Fellows during the APA’s annual meeting in Philadelphia, PA, where he will be officially honored during the April 27 ceremony. The APA’s Distinguished Fellowship is awarded for outstanding contributions made in the field of psychiatry, particularly in the areas of administration, scientific/scholarly publications, community involvement, teaching, clinical excellence, or volunteering in medical or mental health “activities of social significance,” according to the APA.

Licensed and board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, Dr. Sheth has vast experience in treating mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, ADHD, and others. His ultimate goal is to promote patient health and wellness by combining psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and other innovative therapeutics such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in his treatment plans. Achieve TMS Centers uses this therapy to treat depression with electromagnetic stimulation of certain areas of the brain, and it can be particularly beneficial for patients who have difficulty with psychotropic medications.

In addition to his role with Achieve TMS Centers, Dr. Sheth is clinical director for Achieve Medical Center, a private, multidisciplinary psychiatric and mental health practice with multiple locations in Southern California and Oregon. He is also on the clinical team with Achieve Concierge, which provides personalized, comprehensive mental wellness services. Dr. Sheth has served as the chief of psychiatry and medical director at Tri-City Medical Center in Vista, CA, as well as voluntary associate clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He has trained at the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School for TMS, and is a member of the Clinical TMS Society.

About Achieve TMS

Achieve TMS, a part of Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, is a leading and highly trusted provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for treating patients with depression. For more information, visit http://www.achievetms.com.

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For cancer patients, the power of Ayurveda offers simple, effective palliative care, says American integrative psychiatrist Dr. Judith Pentz


Integrative healing benefits everyone because it calms the senses and nourishes at so many levels.

The integrative healing power of Ayurveda offers simple and effective ways to alleviate the suffering that too often accompanies cancer, says American integrative psychiatrist Dr. Judith E. Pentz, who will speak Jan. 12 at the Psychiatric Aspects of Cancer Management conference at the Psychiatric Society in Nagpur, India.

For many years, Pentz’s research on her forthcoming book, Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul (Mango Publishing, Spring 2020) has brought her to Nagpur in search of ways to break past the limits of allopathic medicine, especially in mental health. With the support of Sunil Joshi, M.D. (Ayu), who leads the Vinayak Panchakarma Chikitsalaya clinic in Nagpur, Pentz says, she has found Ayurveda “to be the most balancing, complete medical approach in maintaining and returning to a level of well-being.”

Now Pentz will share ways that Ayurveda can improve quality of life for cancer patients. The conference, which is presented in association with Vidarbha Psychiatric Association Academy of Medical Sciences, brings together psychiatrists and other physicians treating patients with cancer.

In the United States, Pentz leads a program in the department of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico that educates psychiatric trainees in the University of Arizona’s integrative medicine module.

The opportunity to present this work to psychiatrists in India has tremendous implications for palliative care, as well as preventive well-being. “Basic nutritional changes can quickly improve the quality of a person’s life,” she says. “Integrative healing benefits everyone because it calms the senses and nourishes at so many levels.”

Pentz first met conference host Dr. Vivek Kirpekar, a psychiatrist in Nagpur, in 2011 when she shared her approaches to applying Ayurveda to nutritional choices for mental health patients.

In Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul, Pentz tells about her search to find a healing for her psychiatric clients that couldn’t be found in mainstream practices. “There must be a better way,” she thought, and so she traveled to India for an ancient ayurvedic cleanse—panchakarma—and found more than healing practices for her clients. She found a way to return to her soul.

Her story is woven through this practical, accessible book that invites readers to participate in transformative ways to heal what they thought could never be healed. “The experience changed me at the cellular level,” she says. “That is why the changes it brings are powerful, deep and sustainable.”

FOR INTERVIEWS

Dr. Judith Pentz is available for interviews on:

  • Palliative support for cancer patients through Ayurveda
  • Sustainable wellness through the ayurvedic practice of panchakarma
  • Simple, practical daily habits of self-care
  • Self-care for the caregiver
  • Integrative practices such as nutritional support and mind/body/spirit techniques

About Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul

Coming Spring 2020 from Mango Publishing. https://mango.bz/

Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul offers a practical map for creating sustainable life changes that promote well-being. Written by American integrative psychiatrist Dr. Judith Pentz, Cleanse Your Body, Reveal Your Soul provides not only the tools and practices of the Ayurveda—it provides a compassionate yet compelling path that bridges Western and Eastern audiences. “So many of us yearn to say with authority that we have been able to expand into being much more present in our lives, to experience our lives through new eyes—this book takes you there,” Pentz says.

FOR PRE-ORDERS OF CLEANSE YOUR BODY, REVEAL YOUR SOUL

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Behavior Design Firm engagedIN Is Now Fresh Tri™


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Behavior change technology firm engagedIN is now doing business as Fresh Tri™ to emphasize its growing software as a service (SAAS) business, led by its ground-breaking habit-formation app, also called Fresh Tri. The company’s objective is to develop and expand its mobile app solutions for employers, healthcare organizations and the community at large to drive healthy behavior change at scale.

The company has rapidly grown its habit-formation software offering, which leverages the knowledge base built over the six years that engagedIN provided behavior-design services. It is now rebranding as Fresh Tri to focus on this technology and positively impact as many lives as possible.

The Fresh Tri app is a habit-formation tool, currently focused on helping people achieve sustainable weight loss through mindset training and practice. Please visit Fresh Tri to explore the new website and learn more about the products and services offered.

About Fresh Tri

Fresh Tri is a behavior-change technology company whose offerings invite users to test-drive healthy habits, removing the guesswork and feelings of failure that can often accompany lifestyle change. With an emphasis on mindset, practice and iteration, Fresh Tri empowers users to iterate their way to success. In this model, there is no “fail” — only practice and iteration. Fresh Tri utilizes a simple, positive approach based on the brain science of habit formation. Find out more about Fresh Tri: Fresh Tri, Facebook, Instagram

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Intelligent.com Announces Best Master’s in Counseling Degree Programs for 2020


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Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 30 Master’s in Counseling Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 149 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 149 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 30 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master’s in Counseling Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-counseling-degree-programs/

2020 Master’s in Counseling Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Adams State University

Angelo State University

Brandman University

Clarks Summit University

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Divine Mercy University

Edinboro University

Fort Valley State University

George Washington University

Governors State University

Huntington University

Liberty University

Lincoln Christian University

Northwestern University

Palo Alto University

Saybrook University

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

University at Buffalo

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Massachusetts Boston

University of the Cumberlands

University of the Southwest

Wake Forest University

About Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

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Evolution of Psychotherapy Announces Powerful Speaker Lineup for 35th Anniversary Conference


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We expect that Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 will be the most engaging educational experience yet.

The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, the official meeting of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, today announced that an unparalleled lineup of faculty will headline its 35th anniversary meeting taking place December 9-13, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

Dubbed “the Woodstock of Psychotherapy” by TIME, the Evolution of Psychotherapy meeting is expected to attract 8,000 professionals including clinical and counseling psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family counselors, and others – with an agenda focused on strengthening clinical practice and highlighting the unifying principles that guide effective clinical work.

Along with the nearly 40 prominent faculty spearheading the 2020 agenda, confirmed keynote speakers include:


  • Aaron T. Beck, MD, University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Director, Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center;
  • John Gottman, PhD, Author, Professor Emeritus in Psychology, University of Washington, and Co-founder, The Gottman Institute;
  • Julie Gottman, PhD, Co-founder and President, The Gottman Institute, Clinical Supervisor, Couples Together Against Violence study, and Co-creator, The Art and Science of Love workshops;
  • Rob Kapilow, Composer, Conductor, Music Commentator, and Author
  • Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD in Psychology, Author, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, and Director, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania;
  • Derald Wing Sue, PhD in Counseling Psychology, Author, Professor of Psychology and Education, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College and School of Social Work, Columbia University, Co-founder, National Multicultural Conference and Summit, and Co-founder and first President, Asian American Psychological Association;
  • Irvin Yalom, MD, Author and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine; and
  • Philip Zimbardo, PhD in Psychology, Author, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, Creator, The Stanford Prison Experiment, and Founder and President, The Heroic Imagination Project.

“I am both honored and excited to announce our 2020 lineup ,” said Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD, Founder and Director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation. “These individuals are brilliant clinicians, educators, and innovators and their participation solidifies this 35th gathering as a momentous opportunity through which to celebrate and examine 135 years of the history of psychotherapy, and advance the field into the future. We expect that Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 will be the most engaging educational experience yet.”

In addition to earning up to 50 CE/CME credits, participants of the multi-day educational event can expect to: engage in practice-oriented workshops and interactive sessions on depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and more, while networking with thousands of their peers from across the globe.

Attendees can further maximize their learning experience through pre-conference sessions on December 8 and a post-conference on December 14.

Registration for the 35th anniversary meeting is now open. To register or learn more, visit evolutionofpsychotherapy.com.

For media inquiries, contact Kelly McCurdy at pr@hmpglobal.com.

About HMP

HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical—and is a multichannel leader in healthcare events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

About The Milton H. Erickson Foundation

Established in 1979, the Milton H. Erickson Foundation is a federal nonprofit corporation formed to promote and advance the contributions to the health sciences by the late Milton H. Erickson, MD. It has grown to become one of the most globally recognized and influential organizations in the field of psychotherapy and fulfills its mission through the organization of congresses, workshops, programs, and the development of clinically relevant content for mental health professionals. For more information, visit erickson-foundation.org.

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