What many people commonly refer to as emotional states are actually two distinct things: the physical sensations we experience in our bodies and the labels or names we assign to those sensations. Recognizing the difference between these raw physical feelings and the mental labels we attach to them is crucial. For example, the same bodily […]
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Anchoring Techniques, NLP TechniquesAdopting multiple perspectives provides richer information and deeper understanding. The ability to shift among different viewpoints is a critical skill in leadership, as well as in parenting, teaching, coaching, and counseling. Often, people become fixed in a single way of interpreting a situation—stuck in their own mental “maps.” Some see things only from their personal
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Anchoring Techniques, NLP TechniquesThe Visual Squash is a powerful NLP anchoring technique that can effectively “reprogram” the mind. Despite its playful name, it is a serious method used to resolve internal conflicts by integrating different parts of a person that may be at odds with each other. For example, one part of you might want to relax and
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Anchoring Techniques, NLP TechniquesState elicitation is a fundamental skill used in many NLP techniques. It involves the ability to vividly access resourceful states, such as peak performance or calm, in a clear and strong way. Understanding the structure of these experiences is crucial for NLP modeling and anchoring, as well as for effectively shifting emotional or mental states.
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Anchoring Techniques, NLP TechniquesHave you ever changed your behavior or beliefs purely because of a logical argument? Most people don’t. Metaphors, however, are a powerful tool for encouraging change by speaking directly to the unconscious mind. The Process of Crafting Metaphors Creating metaphors begins by understanding the person’s current situation—their relationships and strategies they are using to cope
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NLP TechniquesIn NLP, the term used for eye-related body language is eye accessing cues. Have you ever noticed how people’s eyes tend to move around while they’re speaking? There are many interpretations of what different eye movements might mean. Cultural norms vary—some cultures consider maintaining direct eye contact disrespectful, while others view avoiding eye contact as
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NLP TechniquesNLP rapport refers to the skill of connecting with others in a way that fosters trust and mutual understanding. It involves genuinely seeing things from the other person’s perspective while also helping them appreciate yours. Importantly, rapport does not require agreement or liking the other person’s viewpoint—it simply makes communication smoother and more effective. The
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NLP TechniquesA pattern interrupt is a technique designed to break a person’s habitual mental or behavioral sequence and change their state or strategy. We all have ingrained patterns—automatic sequences our minds and bodies follow without conscious thought. Pattern interrupts can also be powerful tools to induce trance or heightened suggestibility. For example, Milton Erickson famously used
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NLP TechniquesThe concept of well-formed outcomes is a foundational pattern in NLP techniques and extends far beyond merely setting goals. Unlike goals, which imply a fixed destination and a conscious effort to reach it, outcomes serve as guiding principles. For example, having the outcome of raising an independent and happy child may never be fully “achieved”
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NLP TechniquesOverview of Core NLP Techniques Since its inception in the 1970s, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has evolved to include a wide range of techniques—many of which are adaptations of foundational methods developed by NLP co-creators Richard Bandler and John Grinder. By studying influential therapists like Virginia Satir, Fritz Perls, and Milton Erickson, Bandler and Grinder created
