Using NLP in Hypnotherapy Courses

[Kevin]

This article is an introduction to using of NLP in Hypnotherapy. It is
not intended to be a substitute for attending a well-recognized
hypnotherapy courses.
Neuro Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is a model of communication that
describes and is based on the effect that language patterns have on
the brain, in particular their ability to influence thoughts and
behaviour. In the three decades since Dr Richard Bandler and Dr John
Grinder developed the model, there have been (and continue to be) a
number of developments and refinements that provide intervention
techniques relevant to and commensurate with the process of
hypnotherapy. One such intervention is known as Anchoring. The
technique relies on the phenomenon that if a person experiencing an
intense state is subject to a stimulus near the peak of the intensity,
that person will form a neurological association between the stimulus
and the state. A client can be helped to use this stimulus, or
anchor, to recall the intense state during therapy or at some future
time according to their need. A typical application would be for a
client who experiences anxiety when public speaking. To overcome this
stress response the therapist might induce and deepen trance using a
progressive relaxation technique, use guided visualisation having
kinaesthetic, auditory, olfactory and perhaps gustatory, as well as
visual components to have the client experience a tranquil
environment. At the peak of the intense associated state the
therapist might then invite the client to choose a word, object or
action to serve as a resource anchor that will be used to recall the
relaxed state when they begin to feel anxious. To reinforce the
neurological association the therapist might also employ a post-
hypnotic suggestion, for example: ‘…and just as you are experiencing
this wonderful state of physical as well as mental relaxation, you
know that at any time you can imagine running your finger and thumb
over this smooth, warm pebble and you will instantly feel calm and
relaxed.’ Typically the therapist might combine this approach with a
systematic desensitisation approach in which the client is exposed
repeatedly to the stress response and is given experience using the
anchor in a simulated presentation while in trace.
Anchoring is a powerful tool that can be used to greater therapeutic
effect and with greater complexity than can be described within the
scope of this question. Similarly NLP has a far greater repertoire of
techniques than has been described. Hypnotherapists would benefit
from a further study of stacking, chaining and collapsing anchors,
employing swish patterns to switch states, as well as the further
techniques of NLP such as parts integration, switching sub modalities
and observing eye-patterns, to name a few.
If you are thinking about becoming a hypnotherapist please take time
to research the type of accreditation and quality of tuition you will
receive. Attending a well-recognised hypnotherapy training course is
essential if you want to ensure you are safe and competent to
practice.

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