Theory and Practice of Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy.
Aims:
A study of the theory and practice of Neurolinguistic Psychotherapy that provides a basis for sound practice from assessment to closure with special reference to developing the ability to model and work with a client’s model of the world.
Philosophies, paradigms and models influencing the development of NLPt, particularly as they relate to therapeutic applications and should include:
- an NLPt model of the person and mind
- a model of gendered and culturally influenced human development
- a model of human change within the concept of NLP and ways in which change can be facilitated.
Different approaches to NLP as psychotherapy and a set of clinical concepts to relate theory to practice..
A critical evaluation of the available research evidence relating to the effectiveness of NLPt as an approach.
Trainers: Martin Weaver Peter Young
This module will contain the following elements:
Weekend One:
Being in the now - Fritz Perls
- Introduction - setting the frame for the module
- Developing the conversational process:- Group exercise(s)
- What is Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy and what are we doing here?
- NLPt - the history - Philosophy made simple - From Thales to today.
- Defining the principles of NLPt Psychotherapy.
- Fritz Perls & Gestalt. - Questions, Exercises and Exploration.
- Analysis of Perls in action via a film of Fritz Perls.
- Discussion and reflection on theory and practice of Gestalt therapy.
- Exercises in greater depth having observed Fritz Perls.
- What are we doing here in NLPt terms ?
- A space for questions, discussion and reflect on the group rules and process and to link them to our own practice and learning.
- Essays and other module issues.
Weekend Two:
Systems of change - Virginia Satir
- An open frame to review last weekend and experiences in between.
- Exercises to discuss our own practice and NLPt way of working.
- Exercises - Practical experiences of the Satir methods.
- V Satir. - Questions, Exercises and Exploration.
- Analysis of Satir in action via a film of Virginia Satir.
- Practical application of Satir
- What are we doing here in NLPt terms ?
- Essays and practical issues around the module Presentations by participants
Weekend Three:
Confused enough yet ? - Milton Erickson
- Open Frame to review last two weekends and personal experiences.
- Erickson - exercises to explore practical ways of Erickson methods.
- Erickson. - Questions, Exercises and Exploration.
- Human Development and its role in NLPt.
- What are we doing here in NLPt terms ?
- Erickson in action.
- Review of the video.
- Discussion of the theory and personal practice.
- Compare with other models as well. Comparison of the NLPt base models and developing an greater understanding of NLPt.
- Developing own psychotherapeutic style.
- Review of 3 models and the thinking of Bandler and Grinder.
- Presentations by participants.
Weekend Four:
New thinking from the old.
- Open Frame to review previous weekends.
- Presentation: Peter Young "Behind NLP".
- Integration of material - presentations by participants.
- Open Frame; review of the module; about essays and the next step.
Changes may occur to this overview.