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NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Jill Sudbury Isla Baliszewska

NLP is a form of applied psychology originally created by Dr. Richard Bandler who researched the work of successful psychiatrists in the 70’s & 80’s. He found that patients were not recovering from mental ill health except for those under the care of Dr. Milton Erickson and Dr. Virginia Satir. Who were both pushing the boundaries and achieving positive results. He then studied their methods and found a successful way of helping clients to change old patterns and to create a positive outcome. The communication skills we all take for granted ( note how some people are brilliant at this and have the charisma and ability to communicate with and be understood by everyone)! , he researched in depth and NLP was created.

Different kinds of communication will influence at different times and as all behaviour has a structure, and that structure can be modelled, learned, taught and changed ( re programmed). This can be achieved by the sense of curiosity and adventure and a desire to be able to find out how easily you can change unwanted behaviour.

“Neuro.. The central nervous system through which experience is received and processed through the five senses.

Linguistic… Language and non verbal communication systems through which neural representations are coded, ordered and given meaning.

Programming… The ability to organise our communication and neurological systems to achieve specific desired goals and results. A system that, once installed will reliably repeat. “ Dr Richard Bandler.

The NLP Practicioner will

~ Listen to you
~ Assess what you wish to be changed
~ Use light trance to effect change
~ Ask you to follow simple instructions or visualisations and go inside to do this
~ Use many interesting techniques to help you to achieve your goals
~ Approach the changes with rapport and support
~ You may also enjoy the process

NLP can be used to help you with many issues or challenges but here are some of the usual ones

~ Phobias & fears
~ Addictions
~ Anxiety and panic attacks
~ Enhancing performance
~ Confidence & self esteem
~ Allergies
~ Depression
~ Exam stress & excelling
~ Relationships
~ Self understanding
~ Sales techniques
~ Having fun

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