Are you thinking of becoming a Life Coach, Therapist or NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner? Would you like to increase your existing skill base? Sounds like you need to learn a little bit more about NLP before you decide which college and course is right for you.
What is NLP?
NLP is a versatile discipline that examines our patterns of behaviour – specifically how we interact with the world, communicate and the thought processes behind all this activity. It works with how we structure our world through natural language processing, and it helps us change the way we think and talk, improving our life in general. NLP basically helps us to become more self-aware and understand the motivation behind our behaviour.
Neuro-linguistic programming offers a wide range of benefits, especially in the following areas:
- Managing stress better
- Becoming more effective at work
- Communicating more efficiently with others
- Resolving conflicts more easily
- Achieving happiness
- Improving personal motivation
- Reaching an overall healthier state of mind
Neuro-Linguistic Programming uses a set of deep learning techniques and practices that have been in use for decades. By studying these deep learning models, we can identify our personal strengths and weaknesses and develop better self-esteem.
Numerous neuro-linguistic programming careers exist nowadays. As a qualified practitioner of the modality, you can work as a consultant or trainer for private companies or government offices, manage NLP centres, work in different healthcare settings or in private practice.
NLP for Personal Development
NLP is used by high achievers to attain their goals while maintaining and developing high levels of motivation. It can also be used to remove barriers and obstacles on the pathway to success. In addition, NLP is also valued for its role in replacing negative behaviour and habits with positive ones, improving everyday interactions and personal life.
Read on to find out more about the various study options.
NLP Practitioner Certification
If you decide to study NLP and obtain practitioner certification, you will typically be required to demonstrate competency in the practical and theoretical application of the discipline. A combination of classroom study, assignments and live training will typically compose this training, all contributing to completing the required number of hours of study. As it builds the foundation necessary to practise as an NLP therapist, this course ensures students understand the importance of effective communication and body language in achieving behavioural and psychological change.
NLP Master Practitioner Certification
Progressing to become a NLP Master Practitioner typically requires you to have completed the NLP Practitioner Certification. Your thought and communication patterns will now become more natural, as you learn advanced NLP techniques that enable you to operate in a variety of contexts. After the course, you will also have acquired all the knowledge about Time Line Therapy® and hypnosis necessary for conducting NLP coaching programmes.
NLP Trainer Certification
If you have any element of public speaking, coaching or therapy consulting to your job, then getting certified as an NLP Trainer may well give you valuable additional skills. This training gives you the skills to be a successful trainer or coach, with superior presenting and communication skills. At this stage of your development all processes will be unconsciously communicated.
Like to learn more? Search the Natural Therapy Pages' comprehensive list of NLP course providers for a college near you, whether you're in Adelaide, Canberra or Sydney. Or you can also try looking for online NLP courses.
Originally published on Mar 07, 2013
