Neuro-Linguistic Programming
In the early 70’s Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was developed by the therapist Richard Bandler & linguist John Grinder. The theoretical & therapeutic methodology of NLP is based in the work of:
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Milton Erickson, innovative hypnotherapist
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Virginia Satir (A key figure in the development of family therapy)
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& Fritz Perls, co-founder of Gestalt therapy.
Bandler & Grinder studied & modelled these highly successful therapists to duplicate their results. NLP operates at several logical levels, but essentially NLP is a model of human behaviour which combines three highly influencial factors: Neurology, Language & Programming.
NLP describes the the interaction between our mind, body, emotions & behaviour. NLP is a psychology of communication between people & of communication within ourselves. Adjunct to those early models are the techniques of behavioural change & the attitude of curiosity & innovation which are encompassed in NLP. Given this attitude it is perhaps no surprise that others, since Bandler & Grinder, have contributed to the growth and development of the field.