PART 3 - PERCEPTUAL POSITIONS

By

VIKRAM KARVE

I am sure you have heard people saying, “If I were in your position” or “I can see your point of view”.

Here is a fun technique for rapid change in your self or your clients. We taught this technique during one of our practice nights for our In-Depth NLP training in New York. Our students enjoyed it very much!

This technique relies on the fact that we code information in sensory terms. This means that when we think of something we see a picture, speak to ourselves, and feel feelings. This technique focuses on the picture the client sees, and in particular on details of that picture such as location. In NLP training this is called Submodalities.

Here is the NLP technique taught in our NLP practitioner course and hypnosis training in New York. The “you” referred to could be your coaching or hypnosis client or it could be you if you are doing the technique on yourself.

1. Think of some issue or problem you would like to change.

2. As you think of that notice what picture comes to mind.

3. As you think of that picture, notice where it is. Point in that direction. Notice how far away the picture is. Is the picture at eye level, above eye level or below eye level?

4. Now notice other details about the picture: is it in color or black and white? Is it a movie or a still frame? Is it 2-D or 3-D? Is it bright color or dull? Is it framed or unframed? These are called the Submodalities in NLP training.

These first 5 steps identify details of the picture associated with the thing we want to change.

Now we do the following steps to transform the picture and hence the problem:

5. Guide the client to turn round through 360 degrees. If the client is in a rotating chair they can spin the chair round. If they are in a fixed chair, ask them to stand and slowly and carefully get them to turn around, making sure they maintain their balance.

6. As they complete the turn, ask them to look at the picture once more and notice what is different. Make a careful note of the changes they notice.

7. As them to turn around again. As they complete the turn, ask them once more to look at the picture and notice what is different.

As the client turns and notices how the picture has changed, there will typically be some submodality that changes with each turn. After a number of turns (maybe 3 through 7) the picture may be transformed into a positive image, or may disappear entirely.

If the picture is transformed, move onto step 10. If the picture disappears, insert the following steps:

8. How do you want to be instead in this situation?

9. Turn once more through 360 degrees. As you complete the turn you will notice a new picture, representing how you want to be in this situation. Turn now.

Now step 10:

10. Turn one more time and notice how this picture is transformed, it may for example be bigger or brighter.

11. And now one more time. Notice how that picture is transformed.

Now, think of the original problem you used to have. How is it different now? This is hypnotic language from our hypnosis training in New York, which sets up the expectation of change.

You will find this technique produces quick and easy change. We teach this technique and others on our NLP training in New York.

Learn this and other techniques on our In-depth NLP training in NY.

Neuro-linguistic programming or NLP as it is popularly referred to is fast finding an increasing number of takers these days. Many people are keen to learn NLP in order to get that winning edge and get ahead of the competition in today’s competitive world. The entire concept of NLP is based on the theory that by modeling oneself after someone successful, we will be pretty soon is able to develop the successful person’s belief system. In a way it involves gradual and practical change in certain behavioral patterns.

These days there are many schools from where you can learn NLP. More than learning this entire process has got more to do with exploring and then practicing what is being taught as part of NLP sessions. A lot of interactive sessions form part of such sessions. Many new ideas are bounced around in NLP sessions between the students and the trainers, which make these sessions interesting to the participants.

A simple online search can put you across several schools where NLP is taught. Make sure though that you learn NLP only from a certified instructor of NLP. You can also find many self-help tapes and books on the subject too available these days. Books are valuable aids to learning NLP. They could also compliment what you are already learning in NLP classroom session, if you are enrolled in one. You can also find many audio and video tapes on the subject. The choice of whether to learn through books and tapes or attend courses ultimately lies with you.

One of the reasons for the rising popularity of NLP lies in the fact that the entire concept is based on practical experiences of successful individuals. NLP as a theory is more solution oriented and therefore easy to practically implement in our daily lives. NLP has already helped millions around the world with problems including traumas, phobias and interpersonal communication related issues.

Those wanting to learn NLP can enroll themselves in short workshops on the subject too, that are held from time to time. These programs which are usually a one or two day affair can be pretty useful for getting an introduction on the subject. Moreover you will not be wasting much of your time and also money with such short introductory workshops. Those who are keen to learn NLP thoroughly can always enroll themselves in full time longer courses which could last for a few months. The syllabus typically in an NLP training program would consist of several practical sessions. Long term courses usually lead to certification in NLP.