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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 |
NCC National Board for Certified Counselors (U.S.A.);
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LPCC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Ohio);
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- American Association For Advancement of Science Fellow
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Fellow
- National Council for Hypnotherapy Fellow (UK)
- 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.
- 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.
- Two audiotape reviews, Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter.
- “Preparing Estelle for Surgery,” Milton H. Erickson Foundation
Newsletter, Vol. 19, No. 1, 14–15 (1999).
- Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing, Crown House
Publishing Ltd., Carmarthen, UK (2000). [Also published in Hebrew (2002).]
- “Letter to the Editor” on complementary medicine research. Chemistry International, 22, 85-86 (2000).
- 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).]
- Meaning: The Life of Viktor E. Frankl, a biography in play
form, Crown House Publishing, Ltd. (2002).
- Metaphoria: Metaphor and Guided Metaphor for Psychotherapy and
Healing, Crown House Publishing (2002).
- Expectation. The Very Brief Therapy Book. Crown House Publishing, Ltd. (2006).
- Battino, R. “Expectation: Principles and Practice of Very Brief Therapy.” Contemp. Hypnosis, 24,
19–29 (2007).
- 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).
- That’s Right, Is It Not? A Play About the Life of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Press (2008).
- Howie and Ruby: Conversations 2000-2007, with H.H. Fink. Lulu.com (2011).
- Healing Language. A Guide for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors. Lulu.com (2010).
- When All Else Fails: Some New and Some Old Tools for Doing Very Brief Therapy. Crown House Publishing (2014).
- National Council for Hypnotherapy Journal (UK) — numerous articles
- Many short essays on Rob McNeilly’s website
- “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).
- “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).
- “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).
- “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]
- 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.)
- Battino, R. (2020). Guided Imagery and Hypnosis for Brief Therapy and Palliative Care. New York: Routledge.
- 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.
- Battino, R. (2021). “Guided Imagery Therapy (GIT) and Mirroring Hands Therapy (MHT).” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 9. pp. 40–45.
- Battino, R. (2022). “Guided Imagery, Secret Therapy, and the Yenta Syndrome.” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 10. pp. 47–53.
- Battino, R. (2022). “Exorcisms. Brief Therapy with Hypnosis.” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 10, pp. 46–51.
- Battino, R. (2022). “Anabel. A Case Study.” The Science of Psychotherapy. Vol. 10, Issue 11, pp. 48–53.
- 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.
- 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
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Guided Imagery and Other Approaches to Healing. Crown House (2000). Reviewed by Gladfelter, J. [Winter 2001. Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 22]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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.]
- 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.]
- Battino, R. Featured Interview by D. Beckman. [Summer 2005. Vol. 25, No. 1, p. 1, 30–32]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Existential Psychotherapy. (1985). Laing, R.D. DVD Review. [Spring 2007. Vol. 27, No. 3, p. 16, 19]
- Battino, R. Expectation. The Very Brief Therapy Book. Crown House (2006). Reviewed by Maria Escalante Cortina. [Spring 2007. Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 23]
- Battino, R. Simplicity and Intensity in Brief Psychotherapy. Polster, E. DVD Review. [Spring 2007. Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 17]
- Battino, R. The Gift of Therapy, A Conversation with Irvin Yalom, M.D. DVD Review. [Winter 2008. Vol. 28, No. 3, p. 19]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Psychodrama in Action (in the 1960's). Moreno, J.L., psychotherapy.net. DVD Review. [Spring 2008. Vol. 28, No. 1, p. 21]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. The Zerka T. Moreno Series. Psychodrama, Sociometry and Beyond. (2007). psychotherapy.net. DVD Review. [Summer 2010. Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 23]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Quick Steps to Resolving Trauma. O’Hanlon, B., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Spring 2011. Vol. 31, No. 1, p. 19]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Hypnosis. A Brief History. Pintar, J., & Jay Lynn, S., Wiley-Blackwell (2008). Book Review. [Spring 2010. Vol. 30, No. 1, p. 18]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Narrative Practice. Continuing the Conversations. White, M., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Winter 2011. Vol. 31, No. 3, p. 20]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Quick Steps to Resolving Trauma. O’Hanlon, B., Norton (2011). Book Review. [Spring 2011. Vol. 31, No. 1, p. 19]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Emotionally Focused Therapy in Action. Johnson, Sue. (2011). Review of 2 DVDs. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 23]
- Battino, R. Learning Solutions in Counselling. McNeilly, R., Crown House (2012). DVD Review. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p.3]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Mary and Anxiety and Insomnia and Shit and Einstein and ... Case Report. [December 2018. Vol. 38, No. 3, p. 6]
- Battino, R. Becoming Myself. A Psychiatrist’s Memoir. Yalom, I.D., Basic Books (2018). Book Review. [August 2018. Vol. 38, No. 2, p. 17]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Landscapes of the Mind. LeShan, L., Eirini Press (2012). Book Review. [Summer/Fall 2003. Vol. 33, No. 2, p. 10]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Outcome-Informed clinical Work. Miller, S. (2008). DVD Review. [Winter 2009. Vol. 29, No. 3, p. 25]
- Battino, R. Viktor Frankl. A Life Worth Living. Redsand, A.S., Clarion Books (2006). Book Review. [Summer 2009. Vol. 29, No. 2, p. 14]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Maps of Narrative Practice. White, M., Norton (2007). Book Review. [Spring 2009. Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 20]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Learning Solutions in Counselling. McNeilly, R. Two DVD Reviews. [Summer/Fall 2012. Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 23]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- Battino, R. Mary and Anxiety and Insomnia and Shit and Einstein and... Case Study. [December 2018. Vol. 38, No. 3, p. 6]
- 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]
- Battino, R., & Hoyt, M.F. (2021). On using magic words. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter, 41(3), 13.
- Battino, R., & Hoyt, M.F. On the Therapeutic Importance of (Sometimes) Being Shocking. Case Report. [August 2021. Vol. 41, No. 2, p. 8]
- 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]
- Battino, R. The Importance of Pauses. [April 2021. Vol. 41, No. 1, p. 10]
- 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]
- Hoyt, M.F., & Battino, R. On the Importance of (Occasionally) Being Unpredictable. [April 2022. Vol. 42, No. 1, p. 12]
- Battino, R. The Curious Case of Diana and Her Uncle Charlie’s WW II PTSD. [December 2022, Vol. 42, No. 3, p. 9]
- Battino, R. Secret Therapy and Guided Imagery Therapy (GIT). [December 2022, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 10–11]
- Battino, R, & Hoyt, M.F. Exorcism and the Placebo Effect in Psychotherapy. [August 2022, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 11, 16]
- Battino, R. The Problem With the Use of Militaristic Language for Health and Mental Health Problems. [April 2023, Vol. 43, No. 1, p. 6]
- Battino, R. On the Importance of Manipulative Language. [September 2023, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 12–13]
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