The Effects of Neuro-linguistic Programming on a Psychotherapist's Communication Patterns: A Case Study

Abstract

Neurolinguistic programming is a broad term that encompasses many aspects of therapy, counselling, and effective communication patterns. The study's goal is to promote a positive image of neurolinguistic programming. The research attempted to define it using a study that was primarily conducted to investigate the positive attributes of NLP. Neurolinguistic programming is linked to three fields: neurology, linguistics, and programming itself. Bandler & Grinder (1975) devised an idea that provided enormous assistance to therapists and counsellors at the same time. This study aims to identify the use of bilingualism, paralinguistic gestures, eye contact, and appropriate word choice in therapy. During research, it was discovered that most of the human communication occurs through nonverbal cues. A psychotherapist's understanding of effective communication patterns is critical. The study reveals that neuro-linguistic programming had a positive impact on a psychotherapist's communication patterns, which ultimately supports the entire phenomenon.