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XPeggy Guglielmino E-mail: peggy0027@googlemail.com Info: Posts by the author (7)

The difference between NLP and Hypnotherapy

In my clinical practice, I very often hear the question “what is the difference between NLP and Hypnotherapy”? It is actually quite difficult to answer as they aren’t easily defined and there are multiple ways to look at hypnosis and NLP.

Hypnosis is a technique that generates an altered state of consciousness in which the unconscious mind is more available to respond. Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis. I think it is quite important to understand the difference between hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis. The unfortunate reputation of hypnosis comes from the latter, which has got an entertainment purpose. It uses hypnosis in a manipulative way in order to generate some unusual behaviour. On another hand, a hypnotherapist uses hypnosis in an ethical way, within the control, permission and full awareness of its subject. So a client will never do something he doesn’t agree with or doesn’t want to do.

As for NLP, it is a set of great tools that uses language to generate changes at the neurological level. Actually, NLP doesn’t necessarily have to do with therapy. It can be used in coaching (as explained in our expression course taking place every other month); but can also be used to improve communication and finds its applications in business, sales and many other areas.

It is widely recognized that NLP techniques are also very powerful in a therapeutic context. So what are the benefits of combining it with hypnotherapy? Read more

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XNick Bolton E-mail: nick.bolton@www.thesmartschool.co.uk Info: Nick Bolton is founder of the Smart School and provides the vision, passion and energy that makes the school such a unique place to be. Within the school he now heads up the unique Rapid Results Business Coaching programme and delivers some of the Master Classes.Posts by the author (32)

What do the training modules cover?

I am frequently asked what the Smart Schools’ Diploma in Coaching Excellence covers.

The slideshow below gives detail of what we teach and in what structure.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line at nick.bolton@www.thesmartschool.co.uk

 

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XNick Bolton E-mail: nick.bolton@www.thesmartschool.co.uk Info: Nick Bolton is founder of the Smart School and provides the vision, passion and energy that makes the school such a unique place to be. Within the school he now heads up the unique Rapid Results Business Coaching programme and delivers some of the Master Classes.Posts by the author (32)

What support do I receive on the coaching diploma?

People often ask us what support they will receive on the Diploma in Coaching Excellence. This following presentation lays it out clearly. Take a look!

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