Dr. Milton Erickson was a pioneering psychiatrist and psychologist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hypnotherapy. As the founding president of the American Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, his groundbreaking work became a key foundation for Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Alongside Virginia Satir and Fritz Perls, he was…

Richard Bandler, the unconventional co-founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), played a pivotal role in shaping the field. In the early 1970s, alongside John Grinder, he studied and modeled the communication techniques of Virginia Satir (family therapy), Fritz Perls (gestalt therapy), and Milton Erickson (hypnosis). Their research led to the development…

Robert Dilts has been a key figure in the development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) since its inception. He trained under pioneers like Richard Bandler, John Grinder, Milton Erickson, and Gregory Bateson, making significant contributions to NLP techniques and models. His contributions include: Key Books by Robert Dilts Robert Dilts is…

Steve Andreas, originally named John O. Stevens, was a prominent figure in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His mother, Barry Stevens, was a well-known Gestalt therapist. Since 1977, he dedicated himself to teaching NLP, having been an early student of Richard Bandler and John Grinder. Alongside his wife, Connirae…

Tony Robbins is one of the most influential figures in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) today. His approach integrates psychology, behavior modification, and personal development techniques to create lasting change. Below are some of his most impactful ideas and methods. The Power of Decisions The choices we make shape our lives. According…

Virginia Satir was one of the three influential therapists whose work inspired the development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). While editing transcripts of Fritz Perls, Richard Bandler had the opportunity to observe and record one of Satir’s workshops. He naturally absorbed her techniques, a process known as implicit modeling. Later, alongside…

The roots of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can be traced back to the work of Alfred Korzybski in general semantics, which explored the relationship between language and human perception. According to Robert Dilts, Korzybski first introduced the term “Neurolinguistics” in 1941, contrary to the popular belief that Richard Bandler coined the…