NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Neuro refers to your neurology and linguistic refers to language, and programming refers to how that neural language functions. In other words, learning NLP is like learning the language of your own mind! NLP first appeared in Richard Bandler and John Grinder's book The Structure of Magic.
NLP involve the five senses when communicating, using sights, sounds, feelings, smells, and tastes. When we imagine something, recall an event, or think about the future, we utilize these same sensory systems within our minds. Imagine an image of someone who annoys you. Concentrate on how the picture appears in your mind.
Make the image smaller, put it in black and white, and imagine it moving away from you. Notice how this makes you feel. (like an old polaroid photo) Imagine a picture of something that makes you feel good. Put this picture in technicolour in your mind! This technique can be used to help people overcome stressful situations and think more positively after an awkward encounter.
When giving an instruction remember the verb that you use. ‘Don’t run.’ A much more powerful command would be, ‘Walk, thank you!’ Always use, ‘thank you,’ as part of the ‘past tense’ in the sentence. People become slightly confused and react as if they have already completed the task. Don’t say ‘please’ when asking someone to do something, ‘thank you’ gives the impression that you have full belief that that person can complete the task effectively!
NLP can be used when communicating with adults and children. A short one-day course will give lots of good examples to help you communicate more effectively.
Contact the Chelmsford diocese and ask for an education adviser to support you on this journey. Call 01245 294400
