Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that explores the relationships between thoughts, language, and behavioural patterns. It’s based on the idea that by understanding and changing how we think and communicate, we can achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and improve our interactions with others.

Here are some key aspects of NLP:

• Communication Skills: NLP provides tools to enhance communication, making it more effective and empathetic.

• Behavioural Change: It helps identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour or thought and offers techniques to replace them with positive alternatives.

• Goal Achievement: By visualizing success and aligning thoughts and actions, NLP supports individuals in reaching their goals.

• Therapeutic Applications: NLP is often used in coaching and therapy to address fears, phobias, low self-confidence, or unproductive habits.

It’s like a toolbox for understanding the “programming” of your mind and optimizing it for better outcomes.

Neuro Linguistic Programming, a definition:

Dr Richard Bandler invented the term “Neuro-Linguistic Programming” in the 1970s. He was recently asked to write the definition of Neuro-Linguistic Programming that appears in the Oxford English Dictionary. It says:

“A model of interpersonal communication chiefly concerned with the relationship between successful patterns of behaviour and the subjective experiences (esp. patterns of thought) underlying them” and “a system of alternative therapy based on this which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective communication, and to change their patterns of mental and emotional behaviour.”

How Could NLP Help Me?

NLP is a set of tools which can be used to facilitate powerful, quick and long lasting change in both individuals and organisations.