What is NLP?
Neuro-linguistic programming is founded on the concept that we all have our own unique window into the world, or mental map.
To illustrate, consider this: have you ever participated in an event and had a completely different experience than a friend?
Take the following scenario: maybe you and a friend went to the beach. You played frisbee with a friendly dog, swam laps, and floated lazily on a raft. Your friend, on the other hand, dropped her sandwich in the sand, saw an ex-boyfriend that triggered her, and got a painful sunburn.
In our hypothetical example, the case can be made for you having positive associations with this beach and your friend having negative. She may even feel strongly enough to make not liking the beach part of her belief system.
NLP and Habit Control
Belief systems are statements of identity. It’s who we are. They influence our behaviors, habits and decisions. These are part of the blueprint of who we are as people and run in the background, like an operating system. Stop and consider, our conscious minds’ make up just 5-10% of our awareness.
The rest is driven by the subconscious, where this operating system lives. So when we are choosing a habit or behavior, remember, we are not just responding to rational thought; we are responding to our memories, emotions and inner imagery, whether it’s real or not.
The Power of NLP
Within NLP, is modeling. This method can be used to remodel unhealthy or unwanted habits, behaviors and beliefs with new habits, behaviors and beliefs.
Because the subconscious mind responds well to pictures, we use imagery, metaphor and symbolism, along with hypnotic suggestions, as part of the treatment framework.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about neuro linguistic programming and hypnotherapy.
How do NLP and hypnotherapy work?
We explore the issue you want to work on by looking at the beliefs and emotions informing this issue. NLP offers us a map into your inner world, and a took kit of practices to go from the undesired or stuck state you are in, to the way you want to be. By participating in these NLP exercises while in trance, you are further fool-proofing your chances of success, because we have bypassed the inner critic or rational conscious mind. This is where the bottleneck lies. Once we get into your deep inner world, we lovingly correct the errors and replace them with new healthy ways that pave the way forward to happiness and success.
How long do hypnotherapy and NLP sessions last?
Most sessions run two hours and inlcude a custom blend of frameworks along with hypnosis. NLP is one of the practices that is incorporated into almost all sessions.
How many sessions will I need to schedule?
We work on the issue you came to see me about and some sort of reconciliation along with a shift in programming within one to three sessions. Beyond that, additional sessions can be scheduled to address any other concerns that may come up. For instance, many come for anxiety and chronic stress and we get that under control first before exploring any additional issues, along with programming in goal-setting for the future.
How is neruo-linguistic programming helpful?
NLP gives us a direct route into the inner world and helps us clearly define what we want to change, and how we want to model our future self.
What can I expect in my first hypnotherapy session with NLP?
You can expect to become increasingly self-aware with NLP. You will start getting a real understanding of who is in the driver’s seat and what you can do to align your actions with your intentions. You will be given the tools and programming to let go of oudated programming and create the best possible future you can imagine.
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Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt, and Root Cause Hypnotherapy Founder Carrie Gauthier has over 500 hours of training and state-licensed diplomas from the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy (IIH) and is a member of the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists (IAIH), an organization with a high standard of ethics that stays active in how legislation will impact the vocation on a local, state, and federal level.
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I, Carrie Gauthier, am not a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. I practice non-therapeutic hypnosis and only work with therapeutic conditions through the prescription, supervision, referral, and/or direction from the appropriate licensed practitioner of the healing arts. I make no claims of being a doctor, dentist, or psychotherapist, and I do not diagnose or treat illness. Furthermore, I cannot diagnose for legal purposes, but I can work with symptom management and relief. Please see a medical professional for a diagnosis if this is needed. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.