Talk:Neuro-linguistic programming/Workshop

Current structure of article

1. INTRODUCTION

   Definition, summary, focus, uses, criticisms

2. OVERVIEW
   • Philosophical stance

   evidence rather than theory base, "what is true/real", subjective perception, client oriented goals, "what works", wide open to development at whim

   • Self-declared scope

   what is legitimately considered "fair game" by NLP - anything subjective. list...

   • Descriptions by its major developers and promoters

   bandler, andreas etc's descriptions

   • Theory

   dilts, bandler etc views on whether nlp has a theory, or is driven by one

   • Meaning of "neuro-linguistic programming"

   senses, neural processing, brain lateralization (tangential?)

3. FUNDAMENTALS
   • Foundational assumptions/presuppositional beliefs

   map/territory, systemic process, positive intention, rapport, failure/feedback, choice/flexibility, meaning of your communication, people have resources, multiple descriptions, long list of other working principles and practices

   • Conscious and unconscious process

   focus on "what works", conscious understanding not always relevant (relates to principles)

   • Meta model and Milton model

   brief description, "based upon", chomsky, usage

   • Modeling

   brief description, heart of nlp, purpose, scope of application (prosaic to esoteric)

   • Anchoring

   Types, Uses, Etc

   • Representational systems

   VAK, eye cues, language words, body types

   • Other Concepts, Models and Techniques

   multiple positions, logical levels, V/K dissociation, submodalities, B.A.G.E.L.

4. BACKGROUND (history of NLP)

   big section, probably needs own article and summary

5. APPLICATIONS (target markets, usages)

   niche, commercial, charismatic

   • Ethics in NLP

   Ecology, advocacy of win-win, unethical use

6. CRITICISM
   • Scientific analysis
   • New Age

   energy, spirituality, esp etc

   • Multiple branding/commercialization
   • Ethical concerns
   • Questionable applications/claims
   • Cult usage and characteristics

In addition previous versions have included sections which could be merged back in:

• Research into NLP
• Applications - use of NLP in health, law enforcement, govt, education/coaching
• Is NLP a science
• NLP and (psycho)therapy/psychology
• Aspects of NLP - practicality, experimentation, observation and feedback, client centered, structure, clarity of thought
• History - intellectual antecedants

And should probably include also:

• NLP professional structure - qualifications, regulation (or lack of), qualifications needed to train, continuing ethics, integration with psychotherapeutic bodies etc (or not)
• Outdated models - brain lateralization, sole rep system, etc.
• Controversies - including professional views, etc

Edit at will!!

Comments and discussion of above structure

Outdated Models... Definitely a good section to add. Perhaps with some sourced quotes on the nature of how things progress in NLP.Doc Pato 21:59, 6 June 2006 (UTC)

And how they become outdated too. It's pretty much inherent in the choice of practice over theory. Want to edit it into the above? Its easier for collaborative editing, than editing the entire article. FT2 (Talk) 22:07, 6 June 2006 (UTC)