Questions that we are frequently asked
- What is the history of NLP?
- How is NLP used?
- Do you do one-on-one coaching / therapy?
- How is NLP the same or different to other kinds of coaching and counselling?
- How does NLP Coaching work?
- What kind of tools does an NLP Coach use?
- Who hires an NLP Coach?
- What if I feel a little uncomfortable calling?
- How do I go about learning NLP?
- How will NLP help my Business?
- Can I learn about NLP by reading a book?
- What proof is there that it works?
What is the history of NLP?
Many of the concepts of NLP are not new. The founders of NLP, Richard Bandler and John Grinder, studied several outstanding therapists who demonstrated excellence in facilitating change with individuals and families, including:
- Milton Eriksson who is famous for his hypnotic language and story telling
- Virginia Satir, known for her ground-breaking work in family therapy
- Fritz Perls, who founded the concept of Gestalt Therapy
Bandler and Grinder worked and studied together in California in the 1970s and they watched and listened to these therapists in action, then developed models and tested them out by adopting the models for themselves. In the process of doing this they discovered powerful strategies for building rapport, influencing change and consolidating those changes in lasting ways.
Richard Bandler explains in his words what NLP is.
In the 1980's Tad James developed Time Line Therapy® as an adjunct to NLP processes and this is usually taught as part of NLP practitioner skills.
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