Neuro Linguistic Programming - Chris Dawson - Hypnotherapist and Performance Coach

Chris Dawson Hypnotherapist and Performance Coach
Using Hypnotherapy, EFT and NLP

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

The words that we choose, that we weave together, design, shape and mould our reality.

NLP is more accessible than its name would suggest. John Grinder, a linguist, and Richard Bandler, at the time a programmer and mathematician, were fascinated by the way in which people think and express themselves. They were particularly interested in the thinking and language patterns of people who were excellent in their field. They chose to study therapists, linguists and others. Among them was the much respected hypnotherapist Milton Erickson.

We learn much in life by imitating others. Grinder and Bandler wanted to find out what works in thinking, language and behaviour so that others could learn from it, imitate it and achieve consistently successful outcomes.

We absorb experiences through our senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. We translate our experiences consciously and unconsciously into thought processes. There is a constant cycle of thinking, feeling, acting and re-acting. All of this involves our neurological system. Hence the word ‘neuro’ in the title.

We think and make sense of our experiences through language. Our language patterns are therefore an expression of who we are and how we think. Language can be either a gateway to learning and choice or a locked door, keeping us stuck where we are.

We all have personal programs – thinking patterns, language patterns and sequences of behaviour. By becoming aware of them we can identify those that are unhelpful or limiting and replace them with those that are empowering and make for successful outcomes.

NLP is the study of what works in thinking, language and behaviour. Its philosophy, teachings and techniques can be applied to any field of human experience where an individual wishes to be more effective – from personal relationships to sporting performance. It is based on the premise that you already have all the resources that you will ever need. It concentrates on drawing out these capabilities and skills.

Acutely aware of the power of words and the potential of my clients, I use NLP techniques and approaches in my work.

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