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What is NLP? NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is
the study of human excellence and provides a powerful and practical approach
to personal change. 'Neuro' refers to our nervous system and the mental
pathways of our five senses by which we see, hear, feel, taste and smell. 'Linguistic' refers to our ability to use language and how
words and phrases - and the silent language of body movement, facial
expression, posture and gestures - reflect our internal world and reveal our
values and beliefs. 'Programming' suggests that our thoughts and actions are
habits like computer programmes which can be changed by upgrading our 'mental
software'. Working with NLP techniques, be at your
best when facing difficult challenges. NLP is sometimes called 'the new
technology of achievement'. NLP was created and developed by two
Californians, Richard Bandler - a mathematician, and John Grinder - a
linguist. Bandler transferred his interest from computer science (hence the
use of the word 'Programming') to psychology and became fascinated by Gestalt
Therapy. Grinder joined him in running classes and they combined forces to
develop 'a new language of change'. Their research was influenced by many
contributors in the fields of communication and language but in particular by
Gregory Bateson, Noam Chomsky and Alfred Korzbyski. In addition they carried
out a number of studies of the methods of communication used by three
outstanding therapists, Milton Erickson, Virginia Satir and Fritz Perls. The
initial outcome of their studies was the publication of two books 'The
Structure of Magic' Volumes I and II in 1975 and 1976 respectively. The
key model they developed and shared through these works is called the
Meta-model and this was the basis for all subsequent NLP models. You might be interested in one of my
"Stories for Trainers" which suggests that Socrates was an NLP
Practitioner! Follow the link from Resources. There are dozens of NLP books now
available, some which cover all the basic models and others which concentrate
on specific applications. |
