what is NLP?

Question

Is NLP is somthing about Controlling Subconcious Mind through Hypnosis or it is somthing different.
And is it expensive thing to learn and where.

Answer 1

NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

To put it simply, NLP is more about suggestion than hypnosis. However, it was basically founded from hypnosis. Two linguists (Richard Bandler and John Grinder) broke down the linguistics of a hypnotherapists (Milton Erickson) work. The basic theory is that the subconscious mind picks up on things that the conscious mind doesn't. Using this idea, they developed linguistic techniques to suggest whatever to the subconscious mind.

This isn't really anything mind blowingly amazing. Assuming the theory is correct, everyone does it on some level or another whether they're aware of it or not. Just take it with a grain of salt. What you won't be doing is controlling, only suggesting, even with hypnosis, you can't make anyone do anything they don't want to. The whole theory is based on suggesting rather than demanding.

I would suggest:
The Structure Of Magic Vols I And II
Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton Erickson Vols I And II
and various other works by Bandler such as Frogs Into Princes

There's lots of stuff out there, some more silly than others.

In my opinion, it has it's uses, but it's not some great amazing thing that's going to make you a master of man. Just a small skill to have along with an arsenal of others.

Various other things in the same lot as NLP that has it's uses but has to be taken with a grain of salt, some more realistic than others:

Cold reading, body language, body reading, mentalism (yes, magic tricks), good old fashioned psychology, hypnosis, mnemonics, deductive reading, misdirection, etc etc.

Answer 2

Neuro Linguistic Programing--I took a week's training course and it pretty much centered on learning to "read" the client's statements and thought. Eye movement is connected (somehow) to the areas of our mind that we are using. As I remember, there were about six positions of the eyes. Sounds, visual, and ___? (It's been so long ago!) And eyes to the right, indicated memories (for instance--but not necessisarily correct). To the left, indicate imagined sights, sounds and feelings. Hypnosis had no part of it. (I've also had training in hypnosis.) It's rather technical and rather mechanical. I always prefered to really listen to the words and see the other visual cues that the client is showing. Dr. Richard Bandler founded/created this program and has training centers. You can find them on the internet.

Answer 3

Neuro linguistic programming tries to positively modify behavior. There are diverse models and broad definitions of NLP, and it is really not scientifically validated so it is a hard field to get into. Probably the only way you would learn it is by knowing someone in the psychology field who studies it. I don't believe there are any programs anywhere that teach it because of it's reputation of being 'unscientific.'

Answer 4

I have just developed a site containing loads of resourses about NLP, with exercises you can try yourself so you can learn certain aspects of the subject.

NLP can be expensive - especially if you train with a major corporate company, but there are lots of good books (I have reviewed them) for beginners. If you are UK based, then please email me as I could recommend some good training companies (nothing in it for me) that are good value.

Hopefully the site listed below should give you a lot of the information you need.

Answer 5

NLP (neuro linguistic programming) is great fun. It's a way to influence peoples' state of mind and what they are thinking.

You can even make permanent changes in people.

Might check out chris howard. There are more big names in there, but you'll have to research it yourself.

Answer 6

it stands for natalie lauren paul, which will be my full name someday hopefully.