Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy

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Neuro-linguistic psychotherapy (NLPt) is a systemic-imaginative psychotherapy method that emerged from neuro-linguistic programming . The focus of the NLPt is goal- and resource-oriented work with special consideration of the representational systems, metaphors and relationship matrices of the person. Critics accuse NLPt that, like NLP , it is based on methods whose effectiveness has not yet been scientifically proven.

Basics

The NLPt is based on five complementary theories and a basic assumption resulting from the modeling process:

  1. Cybernetics of the theory of the mind by Gregory Bateson , in particular the logical levels of learning and the Unified Field Theory as a further development ( Robert Dilts )
  2. Social-cognitive learning theory by Albert Bandura with the modeling approach pragmatically further developed by Bandler and Grinder
  3. Transformation grammar by Noam Chomsky and models of language based on it and, under the influence of the postulates of Alfred Korzybski and Glasersfeld, further developed by Bandler and Grinder (metamodel and Milton model )
  4. Assumption of a fundamental goal orientation of human action by Pribram , Galanter , Miller ( TOTE unit )
  5. Theory of sense-specific representation systems as the basic building blocks of information processing and subjective experience, which goes back to William James
  6. Basic assumption of the existence of functionally autonomous personality parts with conscious and unconscious process components that result from the psychotherapeutic work of Perls , Satir and Erickson .

Training for therapists

The training standards of the European Association for Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (EANLPt) specify approximately four years of advanced training and require a scientific university education in a relevant field such as psychology, social science or human medicine.

The further training provides for a complete NLP training with a focus on counseling and therapy, as well as self-experience as an NLP therapist for such suitable interested parties:

  • Relevant higher education theory and evidence of a psychopathological and specific method of intervention.
  • In the first year a good diploma as a practitioner with an emphasis on counseling / therapy (25-30 days)
  • In the second year the diploma as Master Practitioner with an emphasis on counseling / therapy (22-27 days)
  • In the third and fourth year, special theory supervision, therapeutic methodology, theory and practical work (approx. 60 days, Advanced Master Practitioner)
  • 200 hours of self-awareness as an NLP therapist

The organizations associated with the EANLPt within the European Community develop their own training guidelines on this basis, which are fundamentally compatible with this curriculum and take national particularities into account.

In Germany, under the umbrella of the DVNLP, there is an NLPt curriculum that includes graded training to become an NLP therapist and certain entry requirements: first level “Further training as an NLP consultant”, second level “Further training as an NLP therapist”. The training extends over four to six years, at least 890 hours. In addition, there are 60 hours of self-awareness and 290 hours of “work with clients”. In principle, the training can only take place at a training institute recognized by the DVNLPt. The curriculum requires a successfully completed training as "NLP Master, DVNLP". Experience in the psychosocial area is desirable. Anyone who wants to become an “NLP therapist, DVNLPt” must have “permission to practice psychotherapy”. Since 2006, this title has been awarded in Germany exclusively according to the criteria for acquiring the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP) of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) in the currently valid version, which also includes the applicant's "Permission to practice psychotherapy" in requires his country of origin.

The practice of NLP as a psychotherapy method is possible via the Heilpraktikergesetz . Since 1993, on the basis of a decision by the Federal Administrative Court (Az. 3 C 34/90, NJW 1993, 2395 ff.), It has been possible to take a limited review only for the practice of psychotherapy.

recognition

Germany

The application of the NLP method in the psychotherapeutic area requires the right to therapy in Germany (regardless of the currently not possible health insurance approval). This is given by a license to practice as a psychotherapeutic specialist or psychological psychotherapist. In addition, the Heilpraktikergesetz in Germany also offers the possibility of psychotherapeutic activity without university studies.

In Germany, as part of the recognition by the health insurance companies, depth psychological psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered talk therapy according to Rogers are approved. The health insurance companies have not yet recognized them.

Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (EANLPt) has been accepted as a member of the European umbrella organization for psychotherapy, the European Association for Psychotherapy , since December 1997, and as a full member of EWAO since July 1999.

Austria

In Austria, neuro-linguistic psychotherapy was officially recognized as a psychotherapeutic method by the Federal Ministry for Health and Women on January 10, 2007 (reference number BMGF-93500 / 0002-1 / 7/2007). The consequence of this is that therapy seekers benefit from the services of a licensed psychotherapist who works psychotherapeutically using the NLP method, as is the case with other forms of psychotherapy, e.g. B. behavior therapy or depth psychologically oriented therapy procedures, are reimbursed in full or in part by the compulsory health insurance companies in Austria. Special feature of EU law: German patients also receive reimbursement of the costs from the health insurance company if they are treated in Austria by a licensed NLPt psychotherapist with additional designation NL.

History / Associations

The European Society for Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (EANLPt) as the European umbrella organization of NLPt was founded in 1995 in Vienna, where a curriculum for NLP psychotherapy has existed since 1986. Originally founded as a society under civil law, the EANLPt is now organized as an association under the Austrian Association Act. In 1996 the German Society for Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (DG-NLPt) was founded, which dissolved in March 2008. Since then, the DVNLPt specialist group in the DVNLP has taken on the concerns and goals of the association .

criticism

NLP critics point out that proof of effectiveness for NLP methods used in NLPt has not yet been provided. Studies published to date on the effectiveness of NLP methods have largely not been able to confirm this.

The use of NLP counseling, as general life support counseling, is considered unproblematic. Therapeutic interventions, on the other hand, should only be used by appropriately trained people.

See also

literature

  • What is NLP? ( Memento of April 17, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Historical-critical article
  • On the genesis of NLP ( Memento from April 17, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
  • Birgit Bader et al. (Ed.): Emotion and Relationship. Discussion and practice of NLPt. Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy, Volume 1 . psymed-Verlag, Hamburg 2005.
  • Birgit Bader et al. (Ed.): NLP concrete - in psychotherapy and coaching, Volume 2 . psymed-verlag, Bargteheide 2008.
  • Richard Bandler, John Grinder: New Approaches to Short-Term Therapy. Neurolinguistic Programs . Junfermann, Paderborn 1981.
  • Peter Schütz, Siegrid Schneider-Sommer, Brigitte Gross, Helmut Jelem, Yvonne Brandstätter-Halberstadt: NLPt - Theory and Practice of Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy . Junfermann, Paderborn 2001.
  • Wolfgang Walker: Adventure Communication. Bateson, Perls, Satir, Erickson and the Beginnings of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) . Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 1996.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Franz-Josef Hücker: Metaphors - The magic power of NLP. A guide to professional practice and training . Akazien Verlag, Berlin 2009.
  2. ↑ Barry L. Beyerstein: Brainscams: Neuromythologies of the New Age . International Journal of Mental Health 19 (3), pp. 27-36.
  3. ^ Robert Dilts, Todd Epstein: Systemic NLP - A unified field theory . Dynamic Learning Publications, Ben Lomond 1991.
  4. ^ Richard Bandler, John Grinder: Metalanguage and Psychotherapy. The structure of the magic I . Junfermann, Paderborn 1981.
  5. ^ Richard Bandler, John Grinder: Patterns. Samples of Milton H. Erickson's Hypnotic Techniques . Junfermann, Paderborn 1996.
  6. ↑ George A. Miller, Eugene Galanter, Karl H. Pribram: strategies of acting. Plans and structures of behavior . Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 1973.
  7. ↑ DVNLPt curriculum from January 1, 2009 ( Memento from October 16, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 185 kB)
  8. ↑ Franz-Josef Hücker: Permission to practice psychotherapy . In: Psychotherapie Forum, Supplement 5 (4), pp. 264–271.
  9. ^ Franz-Josef Hücker: The Dodo verdict and psychotherapeutic care. EAP conference on the future of German psychotherapy in Europe . In: Sozial Extra 9/10 2013, 37th year (VS Verlag, Springer Fachmedien DE, Wiesbaden), pp. 6–9.
  10. ^ Website DG-NLPt
  11. ^ Tomasz Witkowski: Thirty-Five Years of Research on Neuro-Linguistic Programming. NLP Research Data Base. State of the Art or Pseudoscientific Decoration? In: Polish Psychological Bulletin 2010. Vol. 41 (2), pp. 58-66.

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