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Rubin Battino, M.S., Ph.D.

Psychotherapy Vita (Revised August 2024)

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Education
B.S. 1953
 The City College of New York, C.C.N.Y., Chemistry
M.A. 1954
 Duke University, Physical Chemistry
Ph.D. 1957
 Duke University, Physical Chemistry
M.S. 1978
 Wright State University, Mental Health Counselling


Certification and Licenses ▲ 

NCC National Board for Certified Counselors (U.S.A.); #3481

LPCC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio); #E853


Honors and Honorary Societies ▲ 
  • American Association For Advancement of Science Fellow

  • International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Fellow

  • National Council for Hypnotherapy Fellow (UK)

Counseling Activities ▲ 
  • Service
    • President, Secretary, Milton H. Erickson Society of Dayton
  • Courses Taught at Wright State University, Department of Human Services
    • Introduction to Neurolinguistic Programming (6 times)

    • Introduction to Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (2 times)

    • Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy (3-quarter sequence)
      (2 times, with T. L. South)

    • Solution-Oriented Approaches (2 times)

    • Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing (3 times)

    • Uses of Metaphor in Psychotherapy and Healing

    • Expectation: How to do Very Brief Therapy

    • Introduction to Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
  • Workshops
    • Reframing (with M. Drucker, 1984; AHP Regional Conference, 1986)

    • Introduction to Ericksonian Methods (AHP Regional Conference, 1994)

    • Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing (Manchester and London, 2001; Glasgow, 2002)

    • Metaphor and Guided Metaphor for Psychotherapy and Healing (London, 2002)

    • Workshops in Mexico (6 times)
      • Expectation and Very Brief Therapy
      • Keynote: Transforming Negative Self-Talk
      • Keynote: What is Really Important in Life
      • Using Hypnosis with People who Have Life-Challenging Diseases
      • Hypnosis a la Rubin
      • Many workshops, keynote addresses, and clinical demonstrations

    • All-day workshop on hypnosis for Quest Institute in London (Jan. 2010)

    • All-Day Workshop in UK on Expectation and Very Brief Therapy for Quest Institute (Sept. 2018)

    • Keynote at National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK): What is Really Important in Life. Also workshops on hypnosis and very brief therapy

    • Four all-day workshops in Ohio on Expectation and Very Brief Therapy

    • Faculty at Brief Therapy Conference (Dec. 2016)

    • Faculty at the 5th International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, and all subsequent congresses through Dec. 2019
  • Presentations
    • Five to seven per year at the Milton H. Erickson Society of Dayton

    • Poetry as Multiple Embedded Metaphor in a Group Induction at the Fifth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Dec. 1992

    • Faculty at the Fifth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Dec. 1992

    • Hypnosis With People Who Have Life-Challenging Diseases at the Seventh International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Dec. 1999, and the Eighth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Dec. 2001

    • Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing at the Eighth International Congress on Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, Dec. 2001

    • Faculty at all Milton Erickson Foundation International Congresses from Dec. 1992 to Dec. 2019. Participation including doing workshops on various topics and participation in panel discussions.

    • Meaning: A Play About the Life of Viktor Frankl. Presented at the Universal Spirit Center of San Diego, November 22, 2023. Audience perspective below; also see the multi-camera video.


Publications (see Books page for details) ▲ 
  1. Ericksonian Approaches: A Comprehensive Manual, a book with T. L. South with three specialty chapters by S. Sylvester, J. Auld, and L. Segal. (Neurypnology Press, Yellow Springs, OH, 1997; Crown House Publishing Ltd. 1999); second edition (2005). French Edition. (2017). Translated by John Deltour. Brussels, Belgium: Satas s.a.
  2. Two audiotape reviews, Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter.
  3. “Preparing Estelle for Surgery,” Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter, Vol. 19, No. 1, 14–15 (1999).
  4. Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing, Crown House Publishing Ltd., Carmarthen, UK (2000). [Also published in Hebrew (2002).]
  5. “Letter to the Editor” on complementary medicine research. Chemistry International, 22, 85-86 (2000).
  6. Coping: A guide for those who have life-challenging diseases and their caregivers, Crown House Publishing Ltd. Carmarthen, UK (2001). [Also published in Australia as “Coping Well. Positive ways to deal with life-challenging disease.” Sydney: Finch Publishing (2003).]
  7. Meaning: The Life of Viktor E. Frankl, a biography in play form, Crown House Publishing, Ltd. (2002).
  8. Metaphoria: Metaphor and Guided Metaphor for Psychotherapy and Healing, Crown House Publishing (2002).
  9. Expectation. The Very Brief Therapy Book. Crown House Publishing, Ltd. (2006).
  10. Battino, R. “Expectation: Principles and Practice of Very Brief Therapy.” Contemp. Hypnosis, 24, 19–29 (2007).
  11. Battino, R. “Everyone’s Life Is a Story: Guided metaphor in changing global lifestyle.” In Healing with Stories. Ed. G. W. Burns. New York: John Wiley & Sons (2007).
  12. That’s Right, Is It Not? A Play About the Life of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Press (2008).
  13. Howie and Ruby: Conversations 2000-2007, with H.H. Fink. Lulu.com (2011).
  14. Healing Language. A Guide for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors. Lulu.com (2010).
  15. When All Else Fails: Some New and Some Old Tools for Doing Very Brief Therapy. Crown House Publishing (2014).
  16. National Council for Hypnotherapy Journal (UK) — numerous articles
  17. Many short essays on Rob McNeilly’s website
  18. “Life-Changing Conditions and Helpers.” Chap. 4, pp. 115–128. In Using Workbooks in Mental Health. “Resources in Prevention, Psychotherapy, and Rehabilitation for Clinicians and Researchers” in L’Abate, L. (Ed.) New York: The Hawthorn Press, Inc. (2004).
  19. “What is Really Important in Life.” Chap. 2 (pp. 17–23) in “Therapist Stories of Inspiration, Passion, and Renewal,” Hoyt, M. F. (Ed.) New York: Routledge (2013).
  20. “Expectation: The Essence of Very Brief Therapy.” Chap. 21 (pp. 393–406) in “Capturing the Moment. Single-Session Therapy and Walk-in Services.”  Hoyt, M. F. & Talmon, M. (Eds.) Carmarthen, UK: Crown House Publishing, Ltd. (2014).
  21. “Hipnosis y Terapia Muy Breve.” Chap. 14 (pp. 337–358) in Hipnosis Clinica y Terapia Breve. Tellez, A. (Ed.) Monterey, Mexico: Universidad Autonomo de Nuevo Leon (2015). [in Spanish]
  22. Co-author with H. Hollander, “Guidelines for Training in Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.” (Accessible on www.erickson-foundation.org, and used by over 125 affiliated institutions.)
  23. Battino, R. (2020). Guided Imagery and Hypnosis for Brief Therapy and Palliative Care. New York: Routledge.
  24. Battino, R. (2021). “Brief therapy via guided imagery and hypnosis.” pp. 170–195. In Handbook of Hypnotic Techniques, Vol. 2: Favorite Methods of Master Clinicians. Jensen, M. P. (Ed.) Kirkland, WA: Denny Creek Press.
  25. Battino, R. (2021). “Guided Imagery Therapy (GIT) and Mirroring Hands Therapy (MHT).” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 9. pp. 40–45.
  26. Battino, R. (2022). “Guided Imagery, Secret Therapy, and the Yenta Syndrome.” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 10. pp. 47–53.
  27. Battino, R. (2022). “Exorcisms. Brief Therapy with Hypnosis.” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 10, pp. 46–51.
  28. Battino, R. (2022). “Anabel. A Case Study.” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 10, Issue 11, pp. 48–53.
  29. Battino, R. (Interviewer: Gerard Fitoussi). Hypnose & Therapies Breve, No. 67, Novembre/Decembre 2022/Janviere 2023. Interview-Rubin Battino. pp. 116-121. Read the PDF in English or French.
  30. Battino, R. (2023). “How To Do Multiple Issue Psychotherapy (MIP)” The Science of Psychotherapy. pp. 38-49.

Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter Book Reviews & Articles

  1. Battino, R., & South, T.L. Ericksonian Approaches: A Comprehensive Manual. Neurypnology Press (1997). Reviewed by Erickson, B.L. [Fall 1998. Vol. 18, No. 3, p. 21]
  2. Battino, R. Coping: A Practical Guide for People With Life-Challenging Diseases and Their Caregivers. Crown House (2001). Reviewed by Gladfelter, J. [Winter 2001. Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 22]
  3. Battino, R. Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing. Crown House (2000). Reviewed by Gladfelter, J. [Winter 2001. Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 22]
  4. Battino, R., Hypnosis with People Who Have Life-Challenging Diseases. Audio Tape # IC-01, W73, AB (2001). Reviewed by Handy, W. [Spring 2003. Vol. 23, No. 1, p. 22]
  5. Battino, R. Meaning: A Play Based on the Life of Viktor E. Frankl. Crown House (2001). Reviewed by Greenleaf, E. [Spring 2003. Vol. 23, No. 1, p. 17]
  6. Battino, R. Meaning: A Play Based on the Life of Viktor E. Frankl. Crown House (1999, 2001, 2002). Reviewed by Beckman, D. [Spring 2003. Vol. 23, No. 1, p. 17]
  7. Battino, R. Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing. Crown House (2001). Reviewed by Donaghy, K. [Spring 2004. Vol. 24, No. 1, p. 19] [Note: Also in Spring 2004. Vol. 24, No. 3, p. 19, 20. by Donaghy, K.]
  8. Battino, R. Metaphoria: Metaphor and Guided Metaphor for Psychotherapy and Healing. Battino, R. Meaning: A Play Based on the Life of Viktor E. Frankl. Crown House (1999, 2001, 2002). Crown House (2001). Reviewed by D.. Beckman. [Summer 2005. Vol. 25, No. 1, p. 26.]
  9. Battino, R. Featured Interview by D. Beckman. [Summer 2005. Vol. 25, No. 1, p. 1, 30–32]
  10. Battino, R., & South, T.L., Ericksonian Approaches: A Comprehensive Manual. (2nd Ed.). Crown House (2005). Reviewed by: Simpkins, C.A., & Simpkins, A.M. [Summer 2006.Vol. 26, No. 2, p. 22]
  11. Battino, R. Existential Psychotherapy. (1985). Laing, R.D. DVD Review. [Spring 2007. Vol. 27, No. 3, p. 16, 19]
  12. Battino, R. Expectation. The Very Brief Therapy Book. Crown House (2006). Reviewed by Maria Escalante Cortina. [Spring 2007. Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 23]
  13. Battino, R. Simplicity and Intensity in Brief Psychotherapy. Polster, E. DVD Review. [Spring 2007. Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 17]
  14. Battino, R. The Gift of Therapy, A Conversation with Irvin Yalom, M.D. DVD Review. [Winter 2008. Vol. 28, No. 3, p. 19]
  15. Battino, R. Meaning: The Life of Viktor Frankl. An Illustrated Solo Reading. (2007). 10th International Congress. CD reviewed by Lentz, J.D. [Summer 2008. Vol. 28, No. 2, p. 16]
  16. Battino, R. Psychodrama in Action (in the 1960's). Moreno, J.L., psychotherapy.net. DVD Review. [Spring 2008. Vol. 28, No. 1, p. 21]
  17. Battino, R. The Process of Hypnotic induction. Featuring Milton H. Erickson, M.D. 1964. Commentary by J.K. Zeig. DVD Review. [Spring 2009. Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 16]
  18. Battino, R. Moreno Movies: Disc 1. Spontaneity Training and Role Re-Training (ca. 1933) and Introduction to Psychodrama (ca. 1942). DVD Review. [Winter 2010. Vol. 30, No. 3, p. 26]
  19. Battino, R. The Zerka T. Moreno Series. Psychodrama, Sociometry and Beyond. (2007). psychotherapy.net. DVD Review. [Summer 2010. Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 23]
  20. Battino, R. How to Talk with Family and Caregivers About Cancer. Bolletino, R.C., Norton (2009). Book Review. [Spring 2010. Vol. 30, No. 1, p. 20]
  21. Battino, R. The Letters of Milton H, Erickson. Zeig, J.K., & Geary, B., Zeig, Tucker & Theisen (2000). Book Review. [Spring 2010. Vol. 30, No. 1, p. 17]
  22. Battino, R. The Process of Hypnotic Induction. Featuring Milton H. Erickson, M.D. Zeig, J.K. (1964). DVD Review. [Spring 2009. Vol. 29 No. 1, p. 16]
  23. Battino, R. Quick Steps to Resolving Trauma. O’Hanlon, B., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Spring 2011. Vol. 31, No. 1, p. 19]
  24. Battino, R. Milton H. Erickson, M.D. Explorer in Hypnosis and Therapy. Haley, J., & Richeport-Haley, M. (1993). DVD Review. [Summer 2010. Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 11]
  25. Battino, R. Hypnosis. A Brief History. Pintar, J., & Jay Lynn, S., Wiley-Blackwell (2008). Book Review. [Spring 2010. Vol. 30, No. 1, p. 18]
  26. Fink, H.H., & Battino, R. Howie and Ruby, Conversations 2000–2007. Lulu (2011). Book Review by Lentz, J.D. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 23, No. 2, p. 24]
  27. Battino, R. MiniMax Interventions: 15 Simple Therapeutic Interventions that have Maximum Impact. Prior, M., Crown House (2017). Book Review. [December 2017. Vol. 37, No. 3, p. 20]
  28. Battino, R. Narrative Practice. Continuing the Conversations. White, M., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Winter 2011. Vol. 31, No. 3, p. 20]
  29. Battino, R. Innovations in Narrative Therapy: Confecting Training and Research. Duvall, J., & Bere, L., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Summer 2011. Vol. 31, No. 2, p. 26]
  30. Battino, R. Healing Language: A Guide for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and Counselors. Lulu (2010). A review by Roxanna Erickson-Klein. [Summer 2011. Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 25]
  31. Battino, R. Working With aging Families: Therapeutic Solutions for Caregivers, Spouses & Adult Children. Piercy, K.W., Norton (2010). Book Review. [Summer 2011. Vol. 31, No. 2, p. 23]
  32. Battino, R. Ideomotor Signals for rapid Hypno-Analysis. A How-To Manual. Ewin, D.M, & Eimer, B.N., Charles C. Thomas (publisher) (2006). Book review. [Spring 2011. Vol. 31, No. 1, p. 20]
  33. Battino, R. Quick Steps to Resolving Trauma. O’Hanlon, B., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Spring 2011. Vol. 31, No. 1, p. 19]
  34. Battino, R. Suicide Prohibition: The Shame of Medicine. Szasz, T. Syracuse University Press (2011). Book Review. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 25]
  35. Battino, R. Emotionally Focused Therapy in Action. Johnson, Sue. (2011). Review of 2 DVDs. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 23]
  36. Battino, R. Learning Solutions in Counselling. McNeilly, R., Crown House (2012). DVD Review. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p.3]
  37. Battino, R. Ordeal Therapy: Unusual Ways to Change Behavior. Haley, J., Crown House (2011). Book Review. [Spring 2012. Vol. 32, No. 1, p. 21, 23]
  38. Battino, R. The Therapist in the Real World: What You Never Learn in Graduate School (But Really Need to Know). Kottler, J.A., Norton (2015). Book Review. [Winter 2015. Vol. 35, No. 3, p. 16]
  39. Battino, R. Psychoaerobics: An Experiential Method to Empower Therapist Excellence. Zeig, J.K., Milton H. Erickson Foundation Press (2015). Book Review. [Summer/Fall 2015. Vol. 35, No. 2, p. 18]
  40. Battino, R. Solution-Focused Therapy. Berg, I.K., & de Shazer, S., Allyn and Bacon (1997). Book Review. [Spring 2015. Vol. 35, No. 1. p. 20]
  41. Battino, R. Mary and Anxiety and Insomnia and Shit and Einstein and ... Case Report. [December 2018. Vol. 38, No. 3, p. 6]
  42. Battino, R. Becoming Myself. A Psychiatrist’s Memoir. Yalom, I.D., Basic Books (2018). Book Review. [August 2018. Vol. 38, No. 2, p. 17]
  43. Battino, R. The Therapist’s Treasure Chest. Solution-Oriented Tips and Tricks for Everyday Practice. Caby, A., & Caby, F., Norton (2014). Book Review. [Summer/Fall 2014. Vol. 34, No.2, p. 18]
  44. Battino, R. Landscapes of the Mind. LeShan, L., Eirini Press (2012). Book Review. [Summer/Fall 2003. Vol. 33, No. 2, p. 10]
  45. Battino, R. 101 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Using Hypnosis. Ewin, D., Crown House (2009, 2013). Book Review. [Winter 2013. Vol. 33, No. 3, p. 22]
  46. Battino, R. The Narrative Journey. An Illustrated Guide to Narrative Therapy Principles. Stillman, J.R. Casperson (2012). Book Review. [Vol. 33, No. 3, p. 18]
  47. Battino, R. That’s Right, Is It Not? A Play About the Life of Milton H. Erickson, MD. Reviewed by Simpkins, C.A., & Simpkins, A.M. Milton H. Erickson Foundation Press (2008). [summer 2008. Vol. 28, No. 2, p. 8]
  48. Battino, R. Outcome-Informed clinical Work. Miller, S. (2008). DVD Review. [Winter 2009. Vol. 29, No. 3, p. 25]
  49. Battino, R. Viktor Frankl. A Life Worth Living. Redsand, A.S., Clarion Books (2006). Book Review. [Summer 2009. Vol. 29, No. 2, p. 14]
  50. Battino, R. A Critical History of Hypnotism: The Unauthorized Story. Rosenfeld, S.M. Xlibris Corp. (2008). Book Review. [Summer 2009. Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 21]
  51. Battino, R. Maps of Narrative Practice. White, M., Norton (2007). Book Review. [Spring 2009. Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 20]
  52. Battino, R. Moreno Movies: Disc 1. Spontaneity Training and Role Re-Training (ca. 1942). Introduction to Psychodrama (ca. 1942). Moreno, J.L. DVD Review. [Winter 2010. Vol. 30, No. 3, p. 26]
  53. Battino, R. Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death. Yalom, I.D. Jossey-Bass (2008). Book Review. [Summer 2010. Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 20]
  54. Battino, R. Working With Aging families: Therapeutic Solutions for Caregivers, Spouses & Adult Children. Piercy, K.W. (2010). W.W. Norton. Book Review. [Vol. 31. No. 2, p. 23]
  55. Battino, R. Narrative Therapy Trauma Manual: A Principle-Based Approach. Stillman, J.R. Casperson (2010). Book Review. [Winter 2011.Vol. 31, No. 3. pp. 18–19]
  56. Battino, R. Learning Solutions in Counselling. McNeilly, R. Two DVD Reviews. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 23]
  57. Battino, R. The Narrative Journey. An Illustrated Guide to Narrative Practice. Stillman, J.R. (2012). Book Review. [Winter 2013. Vol. 33, No. 3, p. 18]
  58. Battino, R. The Origins of Neuro Linguistic Programming. Grinder, J. & Pucelik, R.F. (Eds.). Crown House (2014). Book Review. [Spring 2014. Vol. 34, No. 1, p. 16]
  59. Battino, R. The Art of Healing: Uncovering Your Inner Wisdom and Potential for Self-healing. Siegel, B. New World Library (2013). Book Review. [Spring 2014. Vol. 34, No. 1, p. 16]
  60. Battino, R. Psychoaerobics: An Experimental Method to Empower Therapist Excellence. Zeig, J.K. Milton H. Erickson Press. (2015). Book Review. [Summer/Fall 2015, Vol. 35, No. 2, p. 18]
  61. Battino, R. Discriminating Therapist: Asking “How” Questions, Making Distinctions, and Finding Direction in Therapy. Yapko, M., Yapko Publications (2016). Book Review. [Vol. 36, No. 2, p. 15. 2016]
  62. Battino, R. Mary and Anxiety and Insomnia and Shit and Einstein and... Case Study. [December 2018. Vol. 38, No. 3, p. 6]
  63. Battino, R. Trancework: An Intro to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis. Yapko, M. Routledge (2019). Book Review. [August 2019. Vol. 39, No. 2, p. 14]
  64. Battino, R., & Hoyt, M.F. (2021). On using magic words. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter, 41(3), 13.
  65. Battino, R., & Hoyt, M.F. On the Therapeutic Importance of (Sometimes) Being Shocking. Case Report. [August 2021. Vol. 41, No. 2, p. 8]
  66. Battino, R. Using Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Brief Therapy and Palliative Care. Book review by John Lentz. [April 2021. Vol. 41, No. 1, p. 16]
  67. Battino, R. The Importance of Pauses. [April 2021. Vol. 41, No. 1, p. 10]
  68. Battino, R. Hypnotic Erotic: A Practitioner’s Guide to Sexual Healing. Edgette, J.H., J. Galt & Associates (2020). Book Review. [April 2022. Vol. 42, No. 1, p. 17]
  69. Hoyt, M.F., & Battino, R. On the Importance of (Occasionally) Being Unpredictable. [April 2022. Vol. 42, No. 1, p. 12]
  70. Battino, R. The Curious Case of Diana and Her Uncle Charlie’s WW II PTSD. [December 2022, Vol. 42, No. 3, p. 9]
  71. Battino, R. Secret Therapy and Guided Imagery Therapy (GIT). [December 2022, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 10–11]
  72. Battino, R, & Hoyt, M.F. Exorcism and the Placebo Effect in Psychotherapy. [August 2022, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 11, 16]
  73. Battino, R. The Problem With the Use of Militaristic Language for Health and Mental Health Problems. [April 2023, Vol. 43, No. 1, p. 6]
  74. Battino, R. On the Importance of Manipulative Language. [September 2023, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 12–13]
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