Talk:Neuro-linguistic programming/Workshop

Current structure of article

INTRODUCTION
Definition, summary, focus, uses, criticisms
OVERVIEW
- Philosophical stance
evidence rather than theory base, "what is true/real", subjective perception, client oriented goals, "what works", wide open to development at whim
- Self-declared scope
what is legitimately considered "fair game" by NLP - anything subjective. list...
- Descriptions by its major developers and promoters
bandler, andreas etc's descriptions
- Theory
dilts, bandler etc views on whether nlp has a theory, or is driven by one
- Meaning of "neuro-linguistic programming"
senses, neural processing, brain lateralization (tangential?)
FUNDAMENTALS
- Foundational assumptions/presuppositional beliefs
map/territory, systemic process, positive intention, rapport, failure/feedback, choice/flexibility, meaning of your communication, people have resources, multiple descriptions, long list of other working principles and practices
- Conscious and unconscious process
focus on "what works", conscious understanding not always relevant (relates to principles)
- Meta model and Milton model
brief description, "based upon", chomsky, usage
- Modeling
brief description, heart of nlp, purpose, scope of application (prosaic to esoteric)
- Anchoring
Types, Uses, Etc
- Representational systems
VAK, eye cues, language words, body types
- Other Concepts, Models and Techniques
multiple positions, logical levels, V/K dissociation, submodalities, B.A.G.E.L.
BACKGROUND (history of NLP)
big section, probably needs own article and summary
APPLICATIONS (target markets, usages)
niche, commercial, charismatic
- Ethics in NLP
Ecology, advocacy of win-win, unethical use
CRITICISM
- Scientific analysis
- New Age
energy, spirituality, esp etc
- Multiple branding/commercialization
- Ethical concerns
- Questionable applications/claims
- Cult usage and characteristics

In addition previous versions have included sections which could be merged back in:

Research into NLP
Applications - use of NLP in health, law enforcement, govt, education/coaching
Is NLP a science
NLP and (psycho)therapy/psychology
Aspects of NLP - practicality, experimentation, observation and feedback, client centered, structure, clarity of thought
History - intellectual antecedants

And should probably include also:

NLP professional structure - qualifications, regulation (or lack of), qualifications needed to train, continuing ethics, integration with psychotherapeutic bodies etc (or not)
Outdated models - brain lateralization, sole rep system, etc.
Controversies - including professional views, etc

Edit at will!!

Comments and discussion of above structure

Outdated Models... Definitely a good section to add. Perhaps with some sourced quotes on the nature of how things progress in NLP.Doc Pato 21:59, 6 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And how they become outdated too. It's pretty much inherent in the choice of practice over theory. Want to edit it into the above? Its easier for collaborative editing, than editing the entire article. FT2 (Talk) 22:07, 6 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]