Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was founded in the early 1970's but is only now becoming part of the mainstream. While mainstream psychotherapy may still question the validity of the methodology behind NLP, devotees sing its praises - hailing it as a truly unique and highly effective approach to behavioral therapy.
By focusing on the idea that we create our own mental disorders and stand in the way of our own success, NLP teaches change from within. Instead of merely trying to sedate the symptoms of a problem, NLP seeks to attack the root cause and find a solution. Not satisfied with just producing temporary results, NLP practitioners hope to deliver long term results for their patients and free them from a wide variety of problems holding the patient back from reaching their full potential.
One of the most revolutionary applications of the NLP method is the treatment of phobias. By recognizing that phobias are likely the result of a negative program buried in the patient's subconscious, NLP practitioners will uncover that program and replace it with a positive one. In this case, the program likely took root in the form of a traumatic event that either happened to the patient or the patient heard about at a very young age. To correct the phobia, the NLP practitioner must change the patient's programmed response to a trigger - which, in the case of phobia would be whatever stimuli causes the fearful reaction - to something more positive. This is usually done through anchoring.
With anchoring, the NLP practitioner finds the program - the memory that causes the fearful feelings - and helps the patient anchor it to another, more pleasant stimulus. This can take a bit of work on the parts of both the practitioner and the patient, but by doing this, when the patient is introduced to the trigger - the thing of which they are afraid - the subconscious program no longer causes the patient to react with fear. Although the anchor does not usually create an overly positive reaction, as that would be another sort of inappropriate emotional reaction, the anchor usually provides the patient with a sense of calm. They may still be afraid, but it will be a manageable fear and with practice that fears will be reduced even more.
NLP also promotes a more positive self dialogue. It is perfectly natural to talk to yourself. Everyone does it. The problem is; most people use this important inner dialogue to reinforce a negative self image. It is extremely difficult to achieve a goal, or even work up the courage to pursue that goal, if you are constantly telling yourself you will fail. NLP teaches you how to foster a more healthy self-image and back that up with positive self dialogue. - 31985
By focusing on the idea that we create our own mental disorders and stand in the way of our own success, NLP teaches change from within. Instead of merely trying to sedate the symptoms of a problem, NLP seeks to attack the root cause and find a solution. Not satisfied with just producing temporary results, NLP practitioners hope to deliver long term results for their patients and free them from a wide variety of problems holding the patient back from reaching their full potential.
One of the most revolutionary applications of the NLP method is the treatment of phobias. By recognizing that phobias are likely the result of a negative program buried in the patient's subconscious, NLP practitioners will uncover that program and replace it with a positive one. In this case, the program likely took root in the form of a traumatic event that either happened to the patient or the patient heard about at a very young age. To correct the phobia, the NLP practitioner must change the patient's programmed response to a trigger - which, in the case of phobia would be whatever stimuli causes the fearful reaction - to something more positive. This is usually done through anchoring.
With anchoring, the NLP practitioner finds the program - the memory that causes the fearful feelings - and helps the patient anchor it to another, more pleasant stimulus. This can take a bit of work on the parts of both the practitioner and the patient, but by doing this, when the patient is introduced to the trigger - the thing of which they are afraid - the subconscious program no longer causes the patient to react with fear. Although the anchor does not usually create an overly positive reaction, as that would be another sort of inappropriate emotional reaction, the anchor usually provides the patient with a sense of calm. They may still be afraid, but it will be a manageable fear and with practice that fears will be reduced even more.
NLP also promotes a more positive self dialogue. It is perfectly natural to talk to yourself. Everyone does it. The problem is; most people use this important inner dialogue to reinforce a negative self image. It is extremely difficult to achieve a goal, or even work up the courage to pursue that goal, if you are constantly telling yourself you will fail. NLP teaches you how to foster a more healthy self-image and back that up with positive self dialogue. - 31985
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