Dr. Zeig- Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. If I am satisfied with my paper (if I think it's any good), I would certainly be interested in your thoughts and will send it to you. My interest in Erickson has to do with his ideographic approach, as I mentioned, and so far I haven't got much training in that, as CBT is extolled in my program. I have your book "Experiencing Erickson", as well as Rossi's "Hypnotic Realities" among others. I find "Hypnotic Realities" to be the best in terms of didactic material, and I was wondering if you have been able to sharpen your ability at observation to the point where you feel you have reached a much higher level, even if not to Erickson's heights. Respectfully, Ben Bock