This movie includes a segment on NLP with Arielle Essex, an NLP Master Practitioner, and what she did after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. The NLP principles involved are pretty old and basic, but I think they are nicely presented, and should generate some interest in NLP. [I suspect that some of the rest of the film may be pretty flaky, like the movie What the (Bleep) do we Know, but the NLP piece isn’t.] Here is the link for the NLP segment.

Thirty years ago when I was just beginning to learn NLP, I used six-step reframing with a woman with a similar underlying dynamic. She had irregular menstrual bleeding and high blood pressure. She was a single mom with a lot of responsibilities; her symptoms began when she began to seriously consider having another child. The part of her that was causing her symptoms wanted her to enjoy life more, free of the additional responsibility of a baby. After she got this message and fully agreed with it, her blood pressure dropped 50 mm at her next doctor visit, and two weeks later, her periods became normal. This example is written up in detail in Heart of the Mind (link book title to RPP) pp. 74-75.

For those who need CEU’s, there are now two online courses in NLP taught by Steve Andreas.

1. Neuro-Linguistic Programming: an introduction to the briefest brief therapy. 4 CE credits http://www.zurinstitute.com/neuro_linguistic_programming_course.html

The course reading covers a wide range of NLP processes, starting with a general introduction, and continuing with processes for treating phobias, perfectionism, and vulnerability to criticism. Also included is a process for creating perspective, transforming anger into forgiveness, and the positive use of presuppositions and implication.

CEU’s are available for psychologists (by APA), LCSW and MFTs in CA (by BBS), Social workers (by ASWB), counselors (by NBCC & NAADAC), nurses (by CA-BRN), and more. More about Zur Institute’s CE accreditations at http://www.zurinstitute.com/CEcredits.html

2. Transforming Traumatic Memories A-505 6 CE Credits
http://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/index.php/cecourses/audio-courses

In this six-hour audio telecourse you can learn a brief and highly effective technique for treating a wide range of common clinical problems, from anxiety and relationship difficulties to psychosomatic complaints and PTSD. This method identifies and transforms a traumatic memory that underlies a problem by creating a new positive imprint experience that occurs before the traumatic one, preparing the client for it, and transforming its impact.

CEU’s are available for psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, and chemical dependency counselors. Details at: http://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/ce-approvals

This is an exceptionally detailed and even-handed article surveying an immense body of research on placebos.
http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-05-20

Are you considering attending the new “Advanced Mastery Training” with Trainers Andrew Austin, Steve Andreas, and Steven Watson?  (August 10-15, 2009 in Winter Park, Colorado). This is a unique training opportunity, specially designed for NLP Master Practitioners wanting to deepen their practice and artistry.

You can join in a free conference call, with one or all three of our Trainers. They’ll tell you why they are excited about this training, and you can ask any questions you may have about how it will be useful to you. You can still receive the early signup discount until May 15. ($750 total for the 6 days of training, including additional evening sessions.)

Free Conference Call Schedule

Each call will be about ½ hour in length. In case you aren’t able to make these calls live, they will be recorded and available on our website for free download.

Andrew Austin
May 3 (Sunday), 9:00 am Pacific Time; 10 am Denver Time, 12 noon Eastern.

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Steve Watson
May 6 (Wednesday), 6:00 pm Pacific Time; 7 pm Denver Time, 9pm Eastern.

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Steve Andreas
May 7 (Thursday), 6:00 pm Pacific Time; 7 pm Denver Time, 9pm Eastern.

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(Don’t know what time this is in your area? Click here for a time zone converter.)

Caller Instructions
Dial (712) 775-7000
When prompted for the access code, enter: 315922#

These calls are free except for your long distance charges to the above number. We recommend using a landline if possible.  (Cell phones sometimes create static.)

Who is Invited?
Anyone considering attending the Advanced Mastery Training, August 10-15 in Winter Park Colorado, is welcome to join these calls.

Final Advanced Mastery Training Dates
August 10-15, 2009, Monday through Saturday.

Please check these dates on your Calendar. We have shifted the dates 1 day (to accommodate NLP Comprehensive’s Master Practitioner Group).

What Will Be Included in this Packed Training

Andy Austin will be presenting some of his recent models and observations that inform his work with clients, including:

• The “5 patterns of chronicity”: larger behavioral frames that prevent change.
• The 3 “pillars”—or guilt, anxiety, temper, and relevant rule structure governing these.
  
• Frame setting and leveling the client’s state to ensure willing compliance with changework.
• The  I/you frame—what the client’s pronouns tells you about their beliefs, and what to do about it.
  
• Elicitation is installation: setting direction with questions.
• “The Therapeutic Error”: key components of goals.

Steve Andreas will be offering demonstrations of one-on-one open-ended sessions with clients (with workshop participants, and we will also invite non-participants to come in specially for these sessions.) Steve has been doing videotaped client sessions one day a month. Both live and DVD sessions will become the focus for modeling what was done, how the change was created, including multiple perspectives from the 3 trainers. Steve will also demonstrate and teach a variety of ways to work with troublesome self-talk, which is a key element underlying a wide variety of problems. He will also demonstrate Nick Kemp’s spinning feelings method, another key component to resolving many different kinds of problems.

Steve Watson will be offering demonstrations drawing from his extensive clinical practice and teaching experience, including extensive experience with Multiple Personality and other unusual clients. We have asked Steve to emphasize demonstration and teaching in hypnosis, one of his specialties, because many people are expressing interest in deepening their skills in this area.

Beyond the specific approaches presented by each trainer, we anticipate a dynamic exchange and synthesis between the three trainers, who will all be present for the entire 6 days.  This will provide opportunities for multiple perspectives on the same events.  The questions and comments of our participant group will also influence the direction and applications as this training unfolds.

To learn more about the Advanced Mastery Training and to register,
visit www.toolsfortransforming.com/advanced-trainings

This training is now moved to August 10-15 (one week and a day later), and will be happening in beautiful Winter Park Colorado.   This change results in a big savings for participants.  Beaver Village Condos is giving us special rates on condos, plus we will be in a lovely spot surrounded by mountains.

We think this training is an incredible opportunity for those wanting in-depth NLP Training!   Our three Core Trainers, Andrew Austin, Steve Andreas, and Steven Watson, will all be present for the entire 6 days.   This provides an opportunity for different points of view on the same events.  There will be LOTS of demonstrations and experience.  And the tuition for the 6 full days is only $750 (at the early discount rate).

You will have access to extra evening sessions, led by NLP trainers including Jan Prince and Lisa Olcese.

This training is designed for NLP Master Practitioners who are ready to go to the next level. Come get inspired and be a part of this unfolding learning event. If this sounds great to you but you don’t have NLP Master Practitioner training, check with us to see if your background will be a fit.

Find out More and Sign Up Here: toolsfortransforming.com