Robert Dilts has been a central figure in the development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) since its inception. He trained directly under NLP’s founders—Richard Bandler and John Grinder—as well as renowned figures like Milton Erickson and Gregory Bateson. His deep engagement with the field has led to numerous innovations and frameworks that are now core to […]
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History of NLPRichard Bandler is best known as one of the original creators of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a field he helped pioneer in the early 1970s alongside John Grinder. Together, they studied and modeled the communication styles and therapeutic techniques of notable figures such as Virginia Satir (a leading family therapist), Fritz Perls (a founder of Gestalt
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History of NLPSteve Andreas (formerly known as John O. Stevens) was a pivotal figure in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He was the son of Barry Stevens, a prominent Gestalt therapist. His involvement with NLP began in 1977 as an early student of its founders, Richard Bandler and John Grinder. Alongside his wife, Connirae Andreas, he
Two widely used NLP techniques that rely on threshold dynamics are the Compulsion Blowout and the Last Straw methods. These two operate in opposite directions: the Compulsion Blowout builds up positive sensations until the desire collapses, while the Last Straw method builds negative experiences to the point where you finally refuse to tolerate them any
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NLP Techniques, Threshold techniquesWhile the Compulsion Blowout Technique increases desire until it becomes overwhelming and unpleasant, the Last Straw Technique takes a different approach. It focuses on enhancing discomfort or frustration to the point where you finally say, “That’s enough!”—and take action to change. Think about times in your life when you had a bad habit or were
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NLP Techniques, Threshold techniquesThe compulsion blowout is a submodality-based approach designed to address intense behaviors or urges that feel uncontrollable. Many compulsions are relatively minor and don’t significantly disrupt your daily life—like needing to straighten a crooked picture frame. Some compulsions can be irritating either to yourself or others, such as picking lint off clothing, counting bites while
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NLP Techniques, Threshold techniquesThis striking satellite image captures Cyclone Yasi just hours before it made landfall on the coast of North Queensland. From this vantage point, it appears calm and awe-inspiring. That’s the nature of viewing something from a wide perspective — and few views are broader than that from space. However, the reality on the ground tells
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NLP Techniques, Submodality TechniquesI’m currently reading Ray Kurzweil’s The Singularity Is Near, which explores the rapid, exponential advancements in technology and genetics and their future implications. Kurzweil discusses how our brains handle memory storage in a holographic manner. Memories aren’t confined to a single location; instead, they are stored across multiple neural networks. As we age, some of
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NLP Techniques, Submodality TechniquesWould you like to change how you feel about tasks like housework or paperwork so that you feel as positively about them as you do about dancing or some other enjoyable activity? Or perhaps you already enjoy housework and want to transfer that positive feeling to dancing? The Mapping Across technique helps by transferring the
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NLP Techniques, Submodality TechniquesAre there habits you’d like to change easily, without relying on willpower or effort? The NLP Swish pattern offers a natural and straightforward way to shift how you feel and act. This technique is generative, meaning it involves transforming your sense of self. Consider: Who is the version of you for whom this habit wouldn’t
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