NLP & Establishing Rapport
One of the most powerful techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is matching. This is a very powerful rapport building exercise. Basically, this means copying someones actions or attitude. If they nod their head, a moment later you nod your head. If they stand in a particular posture, you adopt that posture. It is important they they do not realize that they are copying their behavior but that the process of matching seems natural.
Explaining NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programing)
Basucally Neuro-Linguistic Programming is the process of replacing negative implants in our subconscious mind with more positive imprints. As human beings we all constantly have thoughts that effect our feelings and behavior. If these thoughts are negative, we will experience depression, anxiety, fear, frustration or other negaitive emotions. Then the combination of our thoughts and our emotions create our behavior. If we want to change our emotions or behavior, we need to go back and change our thoughts. We call these thoughts “self-talk”.
