Neuro Linguistic Programming – more commonly referred to as “NLP” has been around since the 1970’s, co created by Dr. Richard Bandler and John Grinder.
NLP is concerned with how we process information to create responses and ultimately, behaviours. We naturally process information subconsciously through our own internal thoughts, memories of people, places and experiences and language to create responses in any given scenario. It’s main basis is that since we cannot really control external variables in life (e.g what others say, do or how they behave) and as such, the only thing we can really control are our own behavioural responses. In order for this to happen, we need to assess our thinking (thought patterns), our feelings and emotions, and also the language that we use both internally and externally. NLP’s tools and techniques have been tried and tested over the years and have shown astounding results.
NLP is amazing in that it works fast often reframing old challenges with new responses.
Living in the present moment
Instead of focusing on past events, discussing continuously the things that are upsetting, NLP helps people to look forward and deal with issues to achieve solutions towards positive outcomes. In a therapeutic context, NLP is different to counselling and other talking therapies because of this and is particularly beneficial where people find it difficult to express themselves clearly or revisit emotional events.
We know that what has happened in the past cannot be changed, only acknowledged and accepted. The techniques and language used in NLP helps clients to change how they feel about situations, giving them more control over their emotions instead. How we feel about something can alter our behaviour, outlook and provide us with new perspectives.
How NLP works for children schools
Children worry! Therefore they will naturally bring their life challenges to school every day, this is inevitable. They could be going through a diverse range of complications stemming from either home or school. There can be challenges in friendships, family dynamics, Neuro diversity, social media, wars happening in the world or pandemics, the list is endless unfortunately. As educators we can teach them to manage and control whatever is going on inside by teaching them simple tools for resilience to reframing those very challenges. School should be a safe place for children where classroom environments feel calm. By learning how to cope with life and the external world better by using NLP strategies they can begin to change their behaviours and feel empowered in the process. As a result we can create calmer classrooms, more focused and confident children with a clear readiness to learn.
Common benefits of NLP
- Improved behaviours
- Controlled emotions
- Improved confidence
- Autonomy and empowerment
- Faster results
What my clients say
I didn’t realize I could have new responses to old problems!
Re-framing my problems as challenges has changed my life!
I feel in control of myself and my behaviours now.
