Helen Lorraine (Cook) Erickson (born 1936) is the primary author of the modeling and role-modeling theory of nursing. Her work, co-authored with Evelyn Tomlin and Mary Ann Swain, was published in the 1980s and derived from her experience in clinical practice. In 2006 she edited a book that provides additional information describing the relationships among soul, spirit, and human form. Career Erickson was the first president of the Society for the Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling (SAMRM). The organization was established in 1986 at the University of Michigan. She holds the title of Professor Emeritus at The University of Texas at Austin. She has served on the Board of Directors for the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. Personal Erickson was married to Lance Erickson in 1957 in Clare, Michigan. Together they live in Cedar Park, Texas. Works Erickson, H. Ed. (2010) Exploring the Interface Between the Philosophy and Discipline of Holistic Nursing : Modeling and Role-Modeling at Work. Cedar Park, TX:Unicorns Unlimited. Erickson, H. (2010). Erickson, Tomlin, & Swain theory of Modeling and role-modeling. In M. Parker (Ed). Nursing theories and Nursing Practices. Philadelphia, PA: F A Davis Company. Erickson, H. (2009) Holistic Nurses’ Examinations: Past, Present, Future Journal of Holistic Nursing, Sept 2009; vol. 27: pp. 186 – 202. Erickson, H. (2008) What is holistic nursing and why is it important? Advances for Nurses. Vol 6, Issue 20, September 29, pp. 31 Erickson, H. (2007) Philosophy and theory of holism, Nursing clinics of North America, Vol. 42 (2), pp. 139–163. Erickson, H. (Ed) (2006). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. TX: Unicorns Unlimited. Erickson, H. (2006). Searching for Life Purpose: Discovering Meaning. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Tx: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 5–32. Walker, M. & Erickson, H. (2006). Mind-body-spirit relations. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Tx: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 68–85. Erickson, M., Erickson, H. & Jensen, B. (2006). Affiliated-individuation and self-actualization: Need satisfaction as prerequisite. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Tx: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 182–207. Erickson, H. (2006). Connecting. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Tx: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 300–322. Erickson, H. (2006). Nurturing growth. In H. Erickson (Ed). Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client’s World. Tx: Unicorns Unlimited, pp. 324–345. Erickson, H.