NLP Neuro - Linguistic Programming

Alert! You've been programmed! As we grow up and learn the rules of life, our brain is linking up neurons (brain cells) which then determine how we experience the world.

Okay, that sentence might be a bit much to think about, so let's take it to a more practical level. When we learn, our brain makes new connections between our brain cells and they become "wired" together. When we repeat what we have learned, the brain makes this learning more and more automatic, until it becomes a habit.

We have habits in what we do which are obvious like smoking or overeating. Habits make our life easier, we don't have to relearn to drive a car everyday or tie our shoes - its automatic. But, less obvious habits are the habits in what we think and how we feel. And its these thinking and feeling habits or "mental programs" that have everything to do with our success.

NLP Neuro- Linguistic Programming works because it works with your brain. By understanding how our brain operates, we can set up new patterns and programs - the patterns or mental habits that lead to our success, health, well-being, and even our life happiness.

This is Your Brain

 

Understanding how the brain stores and processes information is helpful in understanding the basis of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) exercises.

Our brain uses different areas to process and store information.

Sensory information comes in through sensory channels: Vision, Auditory, Kinesthetic (touch), Gustatory, Olfactory.

Information is routed through the hypothalamus which sorts information and sends it off to the appropriate area for processing.

Each area of the brain stores information or memories related to that area of functioning. We can increase the efficiency of memory recall by incorporating 2 or more areas into the process. As we do this, it creates an internal reminder system as the information is stored in more places.

Because its all about your brain - the programs you have can affect any area of your life!

 

Discover Your Brain on NLP!

With the right tools, we can help your brain replace old patterns quickly. Now, you might be thinking, "It takes 30 days to make a new habit" well that old saying is simply outdated! With the tools of NLP, we can help the mind set up a new habit in as little as one session - or less! What's the magic - we work with the brain, the brain makes habits through repetition.

What's really happening in that "30 days of making a habit" is the repetition. Now, you don't have to wait 30 days, you can begin to set up how you want your brain to operate. Yes, you can even choose how you want to think and feel - but you have to set it up before you get there.

NLP though extremely effective is not a quick fix. Depending on your challenge or issue, it may be very simple, like remembering to take the garbage out, to more complicated, like ending cravings, or feeling more confident in a crowd.

What NLP does give you is the freedom to choose your patterns and programs rather than just living out the ones you already have. We get these programs from our parents our culture, our school experiences and life in general.

The real question is - Do you like the programs you have? Are they working for you - or is it time to upgrade.  I laugh, I think its a little like Windows - are you operating from a 2.0 system when there is 3.0 available?

When your brain is working for you - you will be amazed at what you can do, feel, and be!

It's time to live your best- and with the right tools, you can set your mind up to help you live it!

 

Next NLP Practitioner Training for the Portland, OR Vancouver WA area Scheduled for March 19th, 2011

Call for details: 360-524-2NLP (2657)

 

Are you a coach, therapist, psychologist, counselor, or in the helping profession? Have you been frustrated in working with some clients, its like they just stay stuck. Or, do you find your constantly running into the same wall with your clients? Low self-esteem, lack of motivation, etc.

Learn the tools to help your clients re-wire their brain for better results! NLP Neuro-Linguistic Programming will give you the tools to help your clients better, they notice the difference and experience great results.

As your clients are getting better results, they feel better, they refer more because they notice the difference even in a single session!

As a Master NLP Practitioner, I get amazing results with my clients. My practice is remarkably fulfilling as I help clients understand the patterns that created their problems and guide them through the processes using NLP to create new patterns and programs in the brain.

Rather than constantly fighting themselves with old behaviors, old thoughts and negative feelings, they feel empowered in moving forward and taking positive action in their life. I draw on a variety of disciplines in my practice, but about 80% of what I do with clients is classic NLP.

I know there isn't a problem that walks through my door that I can't help solve. Here is a partial list of what I've helped my clients overcome and achieve:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Breaking Old Habits
• Stop Smoking
• Weight Loss (by Addressing the Mental and Emotional Habits)
• Increase Motivation
• Improve Sales and Speaking
• Feeling More Comfortable and Confident
• Better Communication (Our communication patterns can be a habit!)
• Releasing Old Blocks in the Unconscious Mind
• Eliminate Self Sabotage Behaviors
• Eliminate Negative Thinking
• Replace Negative Feelings
• Greater Well-being
• More Self- Esteem
• Self-Healing (See great testimonials on the health link above)
• Allergies (this one is really interesting, allergies are about associations in the brain- change the association, change the allergic reaction).
• This list goes on....

From completing this course, you will receive NLP Practitioner Certification which will then allow you to practice NLP as a practitioner.

 

Many NLP Trainings out there try to stuff the entire training into a week. In doing so, they leave out key details and skim over material. Sure, you might cover some NLP processes- but you may not know how to use or apply them.

My training gives you the tools, the know-how, and the experiential learning environment so that you can feel comfortable using these tools with your clients. You'll get all the scripts and processes as a workbook for future reference and you'll get to work with and experience each of the tools we cover.

If you are ready for remarkable experiences, if you are ready to learn and grow in a fun atmosphere while working with yourself and others in a supportive environment, if you are ready to help your clients shift from their problems into their potential - join us!

 

Expanding Potentials, LLC

Holly Stokes

120 NE 117th Ave.

Vancouver, WA 98684

Questions? Email me or Call: 360-524-2657