Share Your Erickson Story

Numerous times I find myself remembering a particularly haunting refrain trumpeted by Erickson.

I recall reading a letter Erickson wrote to a patient in which he defined the attitude of "mature" love as, "in your happiness, I find my happiness." I crafted Erickson's phrase into an acronym to enhance its impact and make it more memorable for patients, defining love as T.O.P.I.A.H., "Take Obvious Pleasure In Another's Happiness." Besides, I like the interactional aspect of defining emotions--looking at the "between space."

Thanks, Don, for taking precious time to post your encounter with Erickson and its impact on you. I hope that your impetus stimulates others to share similarly.

Replies:

Mature Love, by David C. Hubbard, 11/10/97 Bonner's and the Putneys' Love, by Stephen Lankton, 11/12/97 A short thought on Love..., by John Gauger, 11/13/97 Known in what way?, by Stephen Lankton, 11/14/97 Knowing = Loving, by John Gauger, 11/16/97 A narcissist reply, by Michael Melhorn, 11/17/97 love is not the known, by michael melhorn, 11/15/97 True Love, by Julie, 1/13/99 Love and loving, by Robin Allenson, 4/8/98 I agree, Robin., by Jeffrey K. Zeig, 4/12/98 Re:I agree, Robin., by richard brandow, 06/29/01 Well put, by Stephen Lankton, 4/13/98 And love of clients?, by Diane Kistner, 5/25/98 Diane, I hope therapists can love their clients, by Mary, 6/28/98 Love, by Stephen Lankton, 7/3/98 Re:Love, by Steve Lankton, 12/24/02 Re:And love of clients?, by :), 12/23/02 Use a name, by Steve Lankton, 12/24/02 reply to what is love, by Michael Melhorn, 11/13/97

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