I do not know of this story...please be advised that there are a number of individuals, many whom are not even mental health professionals claiming to teach and 'certify' others in 'Ericksonian Hypnosis.' There are no controls or enforcements available or possible for that sort of activity. As a result many distortions occur and attributions are made that are erroneous. I suggest you read the Collected Papers by Erickson/Rossi and Haley's Uncommon Therapy if you want a nearly comprehensive and accurate understanding of what Dr. Erickson did do and did say.