Friday, November 21, 2008

NLP Hypnosis: Combining NLP and Hypnosis

By Joel Chue

On the surface, NLP and hypnosis are very similar in many ways but when you dwell into the two subject matter with more depth, you will find that both of these topics are involves two different concepts entirely. Neuro -Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a scientific method used by many psychotherapists to modify behavioral patterns. It is a widely adopted methodology within the field of psychology.

Although NLP has been widely adopted within the medical field, its usages have also spread to the commercial sectors especially within the scope of human resources training. Many training experts nowadays use NLP to reinforce their training methodologies. This is to improve the quality of their training during their training sessions, workshops and seminars. By doing so, the trainers have a higher success rate in affecting positive behavioral changes with their participants.

Hypnosis takes on a different approach in respect to behavioral patterns changes. It is quite an unconventional method used but gaining in popularity in recent times. Hypnosis works by affecting the mind on a subconscious level. When an individual is put into a trance, His mind become more receptive to suggestions made by the hypnotist. Hypnosis have long been regarded as a mystic art practiced by mystic. It is only recently that the status of hypnosis has risen slowly to becoming a science adopting scientific and objective approaches. Research has also show that hypnosis is a daily and common occurrence. We actually drift in and out of trances without realizing it especially in front of the television.

Now the question that arises is, can we combine the two alike process NL and hypnosis? And if yes, what will be the significance? The answer is that the mixture of these two principles will lead to a better facilitation of knowledge and skill dissemination. In fact, there are many training sessions that involve the techniques of both the processes. By combing the two processes we can actually control the conscious and the sub-conscious state of mind. The end result of the combination is almost always positive.

While NLP, deals with the conscious mind, hypnosis achieve behavioral patterns changes by working on the subconscious mind of people.

It is important that when you are planning a workshop using these techniques to consider only hiring professional who are experts in this area. Hypnosis involves dealing with a person's sub conscious mind and as such is extremely delicate matter to handle. This may call for more investment and research on your part but for the good of the participants, it is an ethical thing to do. - 15680

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