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Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)

Neuro Linguistic Programming, NLP, is a fairly recent development, originating at the University of Santa Cruz in the mid-seventies.

Unlike other change systems which concentrates on recovering a lost standard, NLP aims to move beyond that remedial change model to ‘generative’ change, which sets and achieves new, higher and more empowering standards for the individual or group.

The co-founders of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Richard Bandler and John Grinder, studied excellence, by closely observing some individuals who do what they do excellently and modelling their behaviours beliefs and attitudes. The common factors were extracted and developed into a model of human excellence. The model identified some useful ideas (called presuppositions) which include:

• Mind and body are part of the same system
• Each person is unique and uniquely valuable
• I am in charge of my mind, and therefore my results
• Everyone has all the resources they need for success - there are no unresourceful people, only unresourceful states
• Everyone makes the best choice available to them at the time
• Behind every behaviour is a positive intention
• A person ‘s behaviour is not the person
• There is no failure, only feedback
• The meaning of a communication is the response you get
• Experience has a structure; change the structure and you change the experience
• All experiences are subjective. We respond to our internal representation of events, not to the events themselves

NLP examines how we use our brain (Neuro) and language (Linguistics) in coding and storing (Programming) our experiences, thus adding to our knowledge of how to use our brains more effectively. This offers a powerful, creative and generative way of promoting change and growth in how we communicate with others and ourselves. Some standard generative change patterns have been identified but more continue to develop apace in response to new challenges in therapy, education and business.

Something that often surprises people about NLP is the speed with which many problems can be resolved. My experience as a therapist and trainer has taught me that solving one’s problems is all about learning at the unconscious level, which is where it counts and learning can happen very quickly.

NLP Applications

• A way to recognize and change problem behaviours
• Improvement of communication skills.
• A self-help discipline.
• A way to build stronger, more enjoyable relationships.
• A method of learning athletic skills quickly and easily.
• A detailed understanding of how people learn and how to teach them.
• A model of human subjective experience.
• A collection of skills for influencing people while maintaining your integrity and respecting theirs.
• A model for business behaviours and coaching skills.
• Open, authentic communication that builds and maintains trust, commitment and responsibility in organizations.

How can any or some of these applications be of benefit to you, your family or organization?

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