Modelling in Therapy A technique associated with NLP which is useful if not essential for hypnotherapy is Modelling. Modelling is how NLP came to be. In the 1970s Richard Bandler and John Grinder asked the question âWhy were certain people … Continue reading →
Reframing in Therapy The basis of reframing is to separate intention from behaviour. Two Major Types of Reframes: CONTEXT REFRAME:  “Iâm too ….” -or- “Heâs too …. ” Think of a different context in which the person will respond differently … Continue reading →
Championing in Therapy IÂ highlight this skill here due to its critical importance for the coaching relationship. We have already stated that a coachâs job is to be the clientâs number one fan, and championing is a way to demonstrate this … Continue reading →
Feedback in Therapy One of the most powerful therapeutic skills is the ability to give constructive feedback, both positive and negative. Feedback is direct, clear and, most important, without judgement. Communication with judgement is praise or criticism. 4 elements for … Continue reading →
Positive Thinking in Therapy âWith a positive mental attitude you cannot fail to succeed. With a negative mental attitude you cannot fail to fail.â But then: âThere is no such thing as failure: only feedback!â (Clearly both these quotes are … Continue reading →
Tasking in therapy Tasking is one of the most crucial aspects of the therapeutic relationship. It is one of the fundamental ways of motivating your clients. As long as you ensure they do not see this as being like homework … Continue reading →
Stages of change in therapy Ed Deci and Richard Ryan have developed a theory on how change happens. The coach can share this theory with the client to help them progress. The stages are: Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Letâs … Continue reading →
Attributions in therapy Clients may attribute success or failure to ability, effort, task difficulty or luck. The hypnotherapist or psychotherapist can ascertain their patterns of attribution and may well find areas which can be utilised for the specific goals the … Continue reading →
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in therapy Intrinsic motivation is being motivated by the process itself, typically for interest, challenge or enjoyment. There are also three needs that may be met by intrinsic motivation: ·        relatedness ·        competence ·       autonomy The more the … Continue reading →
Goal setting in therapy A statement of the obvious: In order to get what you want, you must know what you want Ok, so itâs not always true: I didnât know I wanted a digital camera until I won one … Continue reading →
