How is NLP different from hypnosis?
NLP (Therapeutic NLP) covers many areas of linguistic changework. It also incorporates the methods of Dr. Erickson’s hypnosis styles. But most NLP trainings do not go very deep into hypnosis theory or techniques. NLP also includes some aspects of Gregory Bateson, Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, and others. NLP also includes some developments by Richard Bandler and John Grinder. NLP uses trance, but NLP trainings seldom specifically teach the bypassing of the critical judgment (4th filter).
NLP (Therapeutic NLP) covers many areas of linguistic changework. It also incorporates the methods of Dr. Erickson’s hypnosis styles. But most NLP trainings do not go very deep into hypnosis theory or techniques. NLP also includes some aspects of the works of Gregory Bateson, Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, and others. NLP also includes some developments by Richard Bandler and John Grinder. NLP uses trance, but NLP trainings seldom specifically teach the bypassing of the critical judgment (4th filter). That’s not to say it’s not incredibly powerful. It’s just very different from hypnosis.
With NLP you are wide awake, in control, and fully conscious at all times. NLP can achieve most of the same benefits hypnosis can, but without the need of deep trance. The changes you make with NLP are more lasting, and NLP is able to work with a wider range of goals and issues. Certain health issues having to do with low level autonomic functions like blood pressure and pain management may benefit from hypnosis in addition to NLP. Since I am Certified in the State of California as a hypnotherapist in addition to being a Certified NLP Health Practitioner, I can provide those services if needed. For most purposes, NLP is more powerful and effective than hypnosis. . . .
