Betty Alice Erickson remembrance

Betty Alice Erickson, daughter of Dr. Milton Erickson

At the invitation of David and Michael Elliott, her sons, Louis Cauffman delivers a speech of celebration in honor of B.A. at Dr. milton Erickson, her father’s bench on Sqauw Peak.

For at least the past 25 years, B.A., in addition to her private practice, was invited to teach her version of her father’s work, all over the world. She was a wonderful presenter who captured the audience with her presence. B.A. was the closest you could get to the real Dr. Erickson. When her deep blue eyes locked in on you and in minute details she let you experience that, at that moment, you were the only person that was of importance in the whole world; she created connections with her patients and with her students that opened up the hearts and minds …