Zeroing in on the Basics of NLP Techniques
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP when used with hypnosis and in the hands of a skilled therapist can deal effectively with many of life's challenges.
NLP techniques zero in on interpersonal communication and relationships. It is a practice that seeks to understand the patterns of behavior and thought that underlie the way we think and communicate with ourselves.
It provide a self-awareness to allow individuals to become more effective with their language and communication skills to achieve personal goals, eradicate negative behaviors and even influence others.
NLP techniques zero in on interpersonal communication and relationships. It is a practice that seeks to understand the patterns of behavior and thought that underlie the way we think and communicate with ourselves.
It provide a self-awareness to allow individuals to become more effective with their language and communication skills to achieve personal goals, eradicate negative behaviors and even influence others.
Defining NLP:
The techniques involved with NLP offer models, methods and guiding principles to help to decipher why people do the things they do. NLP is the acronym for neuro-linguistic programming. The psychological therapy was developed by Richard Bandler and linguist John Grinder in the 1970's.
It was their belief that an intimate and intense connection existed between the neurological manner in which the brain functioned as well as behavior and language, not to mention the programming an individual was subjected to as a result of their life experiences.
It is a combination of all of these items taken together that encourages and supports an individual's motivation to aspire to and achieve what they wish to accomplish in terms of goals and life pursuits.
The basics of NLP focus in on human experience and how individuals relate to it in their own unique ways. This then leads to an exploration of communication and interaction. NLP is about asking what and why you said what you did and what and why you did what you did. These items can influence both thoughts as well as actions.
It was their belief that an intimate and intense connection existed between the neurological manner in which the brain functioned as well as behavior and language, not to mention the programming an individual was subjected to as a result of their life experiences.
It is a combination of all of these items taken together that encourages and supports an individual's motivation to aspire to and achieve what they wish to accomplish in terms of goals and life pursuits.
The basics of NLP focus in on human experience and how individuals relate to it in their own unique ways. This then leads to an exploration of communication and interaction. NLP is about asking what and why you said what you did and what and why you did what you did. These items can influence both thoughts as well as actions.
Core Elements of NLP:
The core belief of NLP is every one of us filters information and then perceives that information based on our ideas about people, places and things formed because of previous life's experiences.
Our five senses are an important part of this. However, not everyone processes information in the same way. Perception varies from one individual to another.
Your own personal life experiences play a paramount role in how you perceive what happens to you in your life. That is why not everyone sees the world in the same way. Everyone is looking at the world subjectively and from their own viewpoint.
For example, if a person tries something that does not turn out well or leads to failure, rejection or humiliation then next time they are faced with a similar situation they will be hesitant. On the other hand, someone who has never dealt with the situation before will look upon it with a fresh perspective and a fresh pair of eyes.
Our five senses are an important part of this. However, not everyone processes information in the same way. Perception varies from one individual to another.
Your own personal life experiences play a paramount role in how you perceive what happens to you in your life. That is why not everyone sees the world in the same way. Everyone is looking at the world subjectively and from their own viewpoint.
For example, if a person tries something that does not turn out well or leads to failure, rejection or humiliation then next time they are faced with a similar situation they will be hesitant. On the other hand, someone who has never dealt with the situation before will look upon it with a fresh perspective and a fresh pair of eyes.
Segmenting NLP:
Every person has a mental filtering system in their mind.
Every day millions of pieces of information come from different sources and enter the mind. These sources are absorbed into the brain via the five senses. It is what we see, hear, touch, taste and smell that makes up our first mental map of the world. This is referred to as "first access." In other words, it is the first step in the process of information gathering for the brain.
Let us look at the difference between linguistic and programming.
The linguistic side of NLP techniques is known as the linguistic map or the linguistic representation. Special meanings are attached to all of the images and ideas that enter our head.
For example, an image can be given a feeling, taste and/or memory. This is considered to be the second mental map. This is because the sensations have now become a part of the mind and mental landscape that lies within.
The programming side of NLP is where our behavior stems. Data is processed in the brain and from there it affects the way in which we interact with others and how we communicate and behave in our day-to-day lives.
Every day millions of pieces of information come from different sources and enter the mind. These sources are absorbed into the brain via the five senses. It is what we see, hear, touch, taste and smell that makes up our first mental map of the world. This is referred to as "first access." In other words, it is the first step in the process of information gathering for the brain.
Let us look at the difference between linguistic and programming.
The linguistic side of NLP techniques is known as the linguistic map or the linguistic representation. Special meanings are attached to all of the images and ideas that enter our head.
For example, an image can be given a feeling, taste and/or memory. This is considered to be the second mental map. This is because the sensations have now become a part of the mind and mental landscape that lies within.
The programming side of NLP is where our behavior stems. Data is processed in the brain and from there it affects the way in which we interact with others and how we communicate and behave in our day-to-day lives.
Self-Improvement NLP Techniques:
NLP techniques cover a tremendous scope. They can be used to examine and analyze behavior in both personal relationships as well as work relationships.
Two of the key concepts are modeling the behavior of others you look up to as well as visualizing yourself being successful in given situations. NLP techniques are used to improve interpersonal communication with others and are often combined with other types of skills such as rapport, language patterns and calibration.
The techniques of NLP can be learned through study with a professionally trained NLP practitioner. This is the best way to learn as it allows for direct contact and communication as well as immediate feedback.
Two of the key concepts are modeling the behavior of others you look up to as well as visualizing yourself being successful in given situations. NLP techniques are used to improve interpersonal communication with others and are often combined with other types of skills such as rapport, language patterns and calibration.
The techniques of NLP can be learned through study with a professionally trained NLP practitioner. This is the best way to learn as it allows for direct contact and communication as well as immediate feedback.
NLP and Hypnosis:
NLP can be combined with hypnosis as they compliment each other. Hypnosis puts the patient in a state where the subconscious is open to suggestions using the language of NLP.
When language and hypnosis are combined, improvements can be made in almost any area of one's life. A desired behavior can become apparent thanks to hypnotic suggestions combined with the proper phrasing of words and complete sentences.
In fact hypnosis can make it possible to become better at language and the art of conversation. A hypnotherapist trained in NLP can use the techniques to reprogram the mind. The appropriate language can be encouraging and supportive in terms of improving the way we talk, communicate and behave.
It is all a matter of replacing negative words with positive words. NLP takes the thought patterns that have caused the development of a bad habit and uses them as a learning tool to get rid of the habit.
When language and hypnosis are combined, improvements can be made in almost any area of one's life. A desired behavior can become apparent thanks to hypnotic suggestions combined with the proper phrasing of words and complete sentences.
In fact hypnosis can make it possible to become better at language and the art of conversation. A hypnotherapist trained in NLP can use the techniques to reprogram the mind. The appropriate language can be encouraging and supportive in terms of improving the way we talk, communicate and behave.
It is all a matter of replacing negative words with positive words. NLP takes the thought patterns that have caused the development of a bad habit and uses them as a learning tool to get rid of the habit.
NLP Techniques in Brief:
Common NLP techniques include:
- Anchoring
- Swish
- Reframing
Anchoring - This technique involves a feeling becoming associated with a person, object, place, etc. The feeling is a special or unique anchor that connects the two. Whenever you smell baking that reminds you of being in your grandmother's house or when you hear a song on the radio that takes you back to the high school dances you fondly remember attending, anchoring is taking place in your head.
Swish - This type of technique has to do with trading one type of image for another. The second image should be a more positive and reaffirming one that helps to set you on the right path. You start with one image and then replace it with a cued image that is more positive in nature. This serves to rid an individual of a bad habit or to improve a way of communicating that is not working as it should be.
Reframing - This is a technique that you probably already use regularly but did not know that it had a special name. Reframing is a NLP technique whereby a person alters the way that something is perceived. For example, you could take something negative and put a positive spin on it.
In the same way, something upsetting or troubling could happen to you so in response you do something that helps to reaffirm your worth to yourself and the fact that your life is good, such as thinking of everything you are grateful for or humming a favorite tune to cheer yourself up.
- Anchoring
- Swish
- Reframing
Anchoring - This technique involves a feeling becoming associated with a person, object, place, etc. The feeling is a special or unique anchor that connects the two. Whenever you smell baking that reminds you of being in your grandmother's house or when you hear a song on the radio that takes you back to the high school dances you fondly remember attending, anchoring is taking place in your head.
Swish - This type of technique has to do with trading one type of image for another. The second image should be a more positive and reaffirming one that helps to set you on the right path. You start with one image and then replace it with a cued image that is more positive in nature. This serves to rid an individual of a bad habit or to improve a way of communicating that is not working as it should be.
Reframing - This is a technique that you probably already use regularly but did not know that it had a special name. Reframing is a NLP technique whereby a person alters the way that something is perceived. For example, you could take something negative and put a positive spin on it.
In the same way, something upsetting or troubling could happen to you so in response you do something that helps to reaffirm your worth to yourself and the fact that your life is good, such as thinking of everything you are grateful for or humming a favorite tune to cheer yourself up.
Summary:
NLP techniques are all about dissecting how we think about our life experiences and how we communicate and relate to other people.
These techniques can be used alone to improve communication and language skills or they can be combined with hypnosis to go beneath the surface and find out what holds one back in the subconscious mind. This is the area that I use in my practice to help people stop smoking and lose weight.
NLP and hypnosis are a powerful combination and for those that enjoy understanding why we do react about things the way we do - sometimes totally irrational - then studying the fascinating world of NLP will provide insights to the workings of your mind and provide you yet another resource to achieve everything you want in life.
These techniques can be used alone to improve communication and language skills or they can be combined with hypnosis to go beneath the surface and find out what holds one back in the subconscious mind. This is the area that I use in my practice to help people stop smoking and lose weight.
NLP and hypnosis are a powerful combination and for those that enjoy understanding why we do react about things the way we do - sometimes totally irrational - then studying the fascinating world of NLP will provide insights to the workings of your mind and provide you yet another resource to achieve everything you want in life.
NLP Techniques and Hypnosis Resources:
Here are some additional resources covering the subject of NLP and hypnosis if you want to discover more about how it will help you and how to take it to the next level.
- NLP - Tips , Techniques & Information
- Covers some more basic information but also includes advanced materials and offers some basic courses.
- How to Use Hypnotic NLP Language Patterns
- Hypnotic Language Pattern Examples Below are three examples of specific NLP language patterns in three different contexts. The first is an example of using covert hypnosis to start a training course, the second is about hypnotic seduction and the third is for networking in a business con...
- Stop Smoking Hypnosis Services and Products:
- This is my site - well I did put it at the end - where you'll find some more general information on NLP. I use NLP techniques with clients to reinforce the sessions.
- Smoking Liberation News
- This is my blog which I post to regularly covering general topics of hypnosis and NLP in its use with smoking cessation.
- Tap Into Your Subconscious to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
- Stress is unavoidable but it can be managed. Using hypnosis to cope with anxiety and stress is an effective way to bring lasting and often immediate relief.
- How Does Hypnosis Work?
- The most curious question surrounding hypnosis is - how does it really work? This article answers that question.
- Hypnosis for a Better Life
- Information and resources on overcoming bad habits and life challenges using hypnosis to get to a better life for yourself.
- How "Swish" and "Squash" Can Help You Change Unwanted Habits
- Two popular NLP techniques to overcome unwanted habits.
- How to Use Anchoring to Stop Cravings
- The technique of anchoring is a powerful NLP method for overcoming cravings.
- Getting Unstuck using Reframing
- The NLP technique of Reframing helps get unstuck and out of old damaging thought patterns.
- Change your Beliefs by Understanding How you Communicate
- Our belief system is learned and it can be most damaging to our progress when it needs to change because it stops our progress.
Reader Feedback
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Katielou
Jul 30, 2010 @ 2:55 pm | delete
- Great information. I've been using NLP techniques for over 20 years. You condensed the tools and research admirably--I never could get through any of Bandler's books!
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KidizoomFan
Oct 17, 2009 @ 9:01 pm | delete
- This NLP sounds useful to help with personal achievement. Will check it out further. Nice work.
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gifts4u2send
Oct 17, 2009 @ 3:33 pm | delete
- NLP sounds like something that can help many people with different challenges. Thanks for sharing.
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toysforkidsfan
Oct 17, 2009 @ 3:22 pm | delete
- Great intro to NLP and how it can be used - especially for a newbie like me. I stumbled to this through one of your other lenses and found it an interesting read. Thanks.
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