The '''Milton modemodel''' is a form of hypnotherapy based on the language patterns for hypnotic communication of [[Milton Erickson]], a noted hypnotherapist.<ref name="Barretta 2004">Norma Barretta (2004) Review of Hypnotic Language: Its Structure and Use. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. Bloomingdale: Jan 2004. Vol.46, Iss. 3; pg. 261, 2 pgs</ref> It has been described as "a way of using language to induce and maintain trance in order to contact the hidden resources of our personality".<ref name="OConnor & Seymour 2002">{{cite book | author=Joseph O'Connor, John Seymour | title=Introducing NLP | ___location=London | publisher=HarperCollins | year=2002 (first published 1990) | url=http://www.reiters.com/index.cgi?ISBN=1855383446&f=p | isbn=1855383446}}</ref> The Milton model has three primary aspects: Firstly, to assist in building and maintaining rapport with the client. Secondly, to overload and distract the conscious mind so that [[unconscious communication]] can be cultivated. Thirdly, to allow for interpretation in the words offered to the client.<ref name="Pruett 2002">Pruett, Julie Annette Sikes (2002) The application of the neuro-linguistic programming model to vocal performance training D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 151 pages; AAT 3108499</ref>
