We communicate in three main ways
The art of communicating effectively is more mysterious than one thinks. Most people do not understand the basic principles of how we are actually able to communicate. How is it that we are able to hear utterances that we label as words and translate them to meaning inside our minds? Yet a lot of the basic information is out there in cyber space and in book shops. However there is not much of a link between the academic side and the practice, and it is only through the experience and practice that one gets to become a really good communicator. And let’s be honest, we all speak, so the practice part happens by default. What would make the difference is to “practice” consciously and notice the results you get, and make adjustments where needed. Continue Reading »
Do I Have to Go on a Course to Learn NLP?
This is a common question I get asked and like everything in life, technically you can learn NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) on your own.
There is plenty of information out there about NLP; if you put NLP or Neuro Linguistics Programming into a search engine you will find numerous articles and factsheets. There are probably hundreds of books that cover every angle of NLP and of course if you have a look at You Tube etc, you will find thousands of videos on the subject. Continue Reading »
Is Your Map Holding You Back?
Through this series of articles I will be taking some of the main points of NLP and give you a brief explanation of what they mean.
Lets start with ‘The Map is not the Territory’. To make sense of this point I first need to explain a few things about how a map is created and then I will explain how this fits into NLP and behaviour. Continue Reading »
Wordweaving:The Science of Suggestion – Trevor Silvester
A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Hypnotic Language
A fascinating approach to how we use language and give ourselves post-hypnotic suggestions. The explanations are simple and the examples make it easy to associate to real life events.
This book presents a new approach to the use of hypnotic suggestion. For years, hypnotherapists have used scripts which are aimed at a particular problem, like smoking or weight loss, rather than aiming at the client who smokes or has weight issues. Trevor Silvester suggests that it is not the problem that is the problem; it’s the client’s unique relationship with the problem that’s the problem.