NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming,
a name that encompasses the three most
influential components involved in producing
human experience: neurology, language and
programming. The neurological system regulates
how our bodies function, language determines
how we interface and communicate with other
people and our programming determines the
kinds of models of the world we create.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming describes
the fundamental dynamics between mind (neuro)
and language (linguistic) and how their
interplay affects our body and behavior
(programming).
NLP is a multi-dimensional process that
involves the development of behavioral
competence and flexibility, but also involves
strategic thinking and an understanding
of the mental and cognitive processes behind
behavior. NLP provides tools and skills
for the development of states of individual
excellence, but it also establishes a system
of empowering beliefs and presuppositions
about what human beings are, what communication
is and what the process of change is all
about. At another level, NLP is about self-discovery,
exploring identity and mission. It also
provides a framework for understanding
and relating to the 'spiritual' part of
human experience that reaches beyond us
as individuals to our family, community
and global systems. NLP is not only about
competence and excellence, it is about
wisdom and vision.
NLP has become famous for its different
techniques - there are techniques for changing
and improving behaviours!
In essence, all of NLP is founded on two
fundamental presuppositions:
- The Map is Not the Territory. As human
beings, we can never know reality. We
can only know our perceptions of reality.
We experience and respond to the world
around us primarily through our sensory
representational systems. It is our 'neuro-linguistic'
maps of reality that determine how we
behave and that give those behaviors
meaning, not reality itself. It is generally
not reality that limits us or empowers
us, but rather our map of reality.
- Life and 'Mind' are Systemic Processes.
The processes that take place within
a human being and between human beings
and their environment are systemic. Our
bodies, our societies, and our universe
form an ecology of complex systems and
sub-systems all of which interact with
and mutually influence each other. It
is not possible to completely isolate
any part of the system from the rest
of the system. Such systems are based
on certain 'self-organizing' principles
and naturally seek optimal states of
balance or homeostasis.
All of the models and techniques of NLP
are based on the combination of these two
principles. In the belief system of NLP
it is not possible for human beings to
know objective reality. Wisdom, ethics
and ecology do not derive from having the
one 'right' or 'correct' map of the world,
because human beings
would not be capable of making one. Rather,
the goal is to create the richest map possible
that respects the systemic nature and ecology
of ourselves and the world we live in.
The people who are most effective are the
ones who have a map of the world that allows
them to perceive the greatest number of available
choices and perspectives. NLP is a way of
enriching the choices that you have and perceive
as available in the world around you. Excellence
comes from having many choices. Wisdom comes
from having multiple perspectives.
NLP is new but has evolved considerably
since its beginnings. Over the years, NLP
has literally spread around the world and
has touched the lives of millions of people.
a new generation of NLP has been developing.
This form of NLP cures generative and systemic
conditions and focuses on high level issues
such as identity, vision and mission.
NLP is capable of curing problems such
as phobias, depression, habit disorder,
psychosomatic illnesses, and learning disorders.NLP
help people to have better, fuller and
richer lives." if
the effective patterns of behaviour of
exceptional people can be modeled then
these patterns could be acquired by any
person.
Techniques in NLP
NLP should be understood
in terms of several major stages including
establishing rapport, gathering information
about a problem state and desired goals,
using specific tools and techniques to
make interventions, and integrating proposed
changes into the client's life. The entire
process is guided by the non-verbal responses
of the client. The first is the act of
establishing and maintaining rapport between
the practitioner and the client which is
achieved through pacing and leading the
verbal and non-verbal behaviour of the
client. Once rapport is established, the
practitioner gathers information (e.g.
using the meta model questions) about the
client's present state as well help the
client define a desired state or goal for
the interaction. Then practioners assist
the client in achieving the desired outcomes
by using certain tools and techniques to
change internal representations and responses
to stimuli in the world. Other tools and
techniques include indirect suggestion
from the Milton model, reframing, and submodalities.
Finally, the changes are "future paced" by
helping the client to mentally rehearse
and integrate the changes into his or her
life.
Applications
NLP
is a cure-all and it treats a broad range
of physical and mental conditions and learning
difficulties, including epilepsy, myopia
and dyslexia. With its promises to cure
schizophrenia, depression, and post traumatic
stress disorder, NLP shares similarities
with Scientology and the Citizens Commission
on Human Rights, CCHR.”
While the original goals of neuro-linguistic
programming were therapeutic, the patterns
have also been adapted for use outside
psychotherapy for interpersonal communications
and persuasion including business communication,
management training, sales, sports, and
interpersonal influence, used for coaching,
team building, public speaking, negotiation,
and communication |
