Written by Eugene Morgan
What is normal? It depends on the context of the situation. We understand that it’s okay to see a toddler with a temper tantrum. On the other hand, when we see an adult displays a temper tantrum like a child would, then we know that’s not normal. All of us have exhibited behavior that witnesses have questioned.
Milton Erickson defines abnormally as anything that falls into the group of useless behaviors. Useless behaviors are developed from the rigidity of our conscious minds that prevents our unconscious minds from using their storehouse of experiences. Experiences are our resources that we can use to aid in change.