An NLP motto is "If it is possible for one, it is possible for all."

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) describes in very precise terms, the images, sounds, and feelings that make up our inner and outer world. ‘Neuro’ refers to the mind and how we organize our mental life. ‘Linguistic’ is about language, how we use it and how it affects us. ‘Programming’ is about our sequences of repetitive behavior and how we act with purpose. So, when an experience is sorted out at the linguistic and neurological levels—procedures and techniques can be created that allow you to change the structure of your experience, and run your own brain.

NLP’s generative approach to change sets it apart from other personal growth programs. NLP teaches how to recognize and use patterns as a catalyst to evolving rather than as a reason to stay the same. Most self-help programs teach specific models, but do not give the how-tos or the applications you need to understand your own behavior. NLP training focuses on specific applicable skills that can make a big change in an amazingly short time. This kind of generative program can be applied to all aspects of your life, personal or professional. What is possible? Here are just a few areas of your life that can benefit from NLP: Communicate more effectively at work. Be a smarter negotiator. Resolve a grief issue. Maintain optimal weight. Through NLP, your new awareness generalizes and you actually become more effective in every possible way.

NLP began in the early 1970’s at the University of California in Santa Cruz, with the work of modeling human excellence by linguistics professor, John Grinder and mathematician/computer scientist, Richard Bandler. Their curiosity about the workings of human behavior prompted them to study several key figures in the field of therapy, principally hypnotherapist, Milton Erikson; Virginia Satir, (founder of Family Therapy); and Fritz Perls, (founder of Gestalt Therapy). Bandler and Grinder studied what these people did, rather than what they said they did, and were able to identify what made them so effective. Soon, systemic patterns emerged that demonstrated how these therapy experts were able to bring about “miraculous” results. Bandler and Grinder developed models that replicated the patterns of the experts they carefully studied. The models became the early structure for NLP. Over the course of time, the pair studied experts in a variety of fields—including business and sports—allowing them to develop more models based on “the study of excellence.” NLP is creative and open-ended. Because of this, new techniques and processes continue to be created. Older NLP processes can, and have evolved.

Since the 70’s, the work of Bandler and Grinder, followed on their heels by Robert Dilts, Connirae and Steve Andreas, Tim Hallbom and Suzi Smith, and later—numerous other professionals, has evolved into the field of NLP as it exists today. Valuable contributions have added to the field, making it applicable in many areas such as: business, therapy, education, health, negotiation, parenting, self-improvement, sales, creativity, motivation, presentation skills, and the helping professions. NLP is international in scope with numerous books, audio and videotapes on the applications of NLP available widely. There are now over 150 training centers and institutes around the globe teaching NLP.

NLP has many excellent techniques and numerous tools for helping people create personal and professional change. The processes are elegant, powerful, and always practical. It is a unique way to discover how to evolve and enhance your thinking and behavior to become more of the person that you truly desire to be. Because NLP builds upon your personal strengths and what is good and right in your life, it is empowering and enriching. NLP assists you in breaking through your limitations, both at work and individually. It is a way to help people live a happier, more productive, more satisfying life.

NLP CONTACT INFORMATION

IASH - NLP World Health Organization, www.nlpiash.org

There are NLP training centers worldwide, which teach and certify Practitioners and Master Practitioners of NLP, as well as provide numerous other trainings on specific subjects.

Tianna has trained at several of the institutes and/or with the trainers listed below, and highly recommends the thoroughness and professional quality of their trainings.

NLP UNIVERSITY
Robert Dilts & Judith DeLozier
P.O. Box 1112, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 336-3457
www.nlpu.com

NLP and COACHING INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA
Tim & Kris Hallbom
1534 Plaza Lane #334
Burlingame, CA 94010
(800) 767-6756
www.nlpca.com
request@nlpca.com

NLP COMPREHENSIVE
12567 W. Cedar Dr., Suite 102
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
(303) 987-2224 (800) 233-1657
www.nlpco.com

ANCHOR POINT INSTITUTE
Po Box 521206
Salt Lake City, Utah 84152
(801) 534-1022 (800) 544-6480
www.nlpanchorpoint.com

Suzi Smith, International NLP Trainer
Salt Lake City, UT
www.suzismith.net

Tianna knows the following NLP trainers professionally. They are highly recommended.

Art Giser
ENERGETIC NLP
NLP Associates
775 Burnett Ave., Suite 2
San Francisco, CA
94131-1415
www.energeticnlp.com
art@energeticNLP.com

Olive Hickmott, England
EMPOWERING HEALTH & WORKING WITH DYSLEXIC CHILDREN
UK Phone # 07970-854388
www.empoweringhealth.co.uk
www.seeingspellsachieving.com
www.stopdyslexianow.com
www.putdyslexiabehindyou.com
Skype: olivehickmott

Dee Kinder
NLP MIDWEST
8416 Kauai Dr.; Papillion, Nebraska, 68046
(402) 597-6981
Fax (402) 597-1516
Info@success-enterprises.com
Dee@Success-Enterprises.com 
www.nlpmidwest.com

Al & Marilyn Sargent
SUCCESS DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
PO Box 2244, Mailbu, CA 90265
(800) 807-5666
www.nlpla.com

Don Blackerby
Don specializes in children’s learning disorders.
SUCCESS SKILLS
Edmond, OK
www.nlpok.com
info@nlpok.com

Diane Kramer,
(631) 630-0570 x 20
dkramer@PeakSkillsLearning.com

RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Excellent books about NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) processes:

BELIEFS,
Pathways to Health & Well-being
Dilts, Robert; Hallbom, Tim; Smith, Suzi;
(Metamorphous Press, 1990)

CORE Transformation,
Reaching The Wellspring Within
Andreas, Connirae & Andreas, Tamara,
(Real People Press, 1989)

Heart of the Mind
Eye Movement Integration Therapy; The Comprehensive Clinical Guide
Andreas, Connirae & Steve,
Danie Beaulieu, Ph.D.
(Real People Press, 1989)