Abstract Mkid 44

Instead of trying for a diagnosis of the cause of the sleeping problem and treating that, there is a place for asking "What s missing for this individual?" and begin to look with that person to assist them to find it, so normality can return. Two distinct categories are outlined, and corresponding clinical approaches are discussed. A case is made to go beyond some simplistic formula, to offer more than relaxation, so the individuality of each client can be respected, and the approach tailored to that individual. Cases are presented from the work of Milton H Erickson, and from my own practice to illustrate the use of this approach clinically.