Ly Adverbs – Hidden Judgments in Language

Ly adverbs are words ending in “-ly” that subtly insert judgment into a statement, often without us realizing it. Examples include unfortunately, obviously, clearly, happily, and regrettably. These words can be misleading because they influence how we perceive a statement, making it seem universally true rather than a personal opinion.…
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The Meta Model: Problem-Solving Strategies

The Meta Model is a framework designed to refine and expand our understanding of the world. It helps identify and modify the unconscious patterns that shape our perceptions and behaviors, allowing us to solve problems more effectively. Many of the challenges we face are not due to a lack of…
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Meta Model Deletions in NLP

Meta model deletions refer to how we focus on certain aspects of our experiences while filtering out others. While we don’t necessarily remove information entirely, we selectively pay attention to specific details. In Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), this process is called deletion. For example, when you ask a teenager, “How was…
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Meta Model Generalizations

Meta Model generalizations explain how we summarize and categorize our experiences to make sense of the world. These generalizations help us form rules and patterns that guide our behavior. However, they can also create limitations, especially when we treat them as absolute truths without considering exceptions. Why Do We Generalize?…
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The Meta Model Distortions

The Meta Model distortions can create significant limitations in our thinking and perception of reality. These distortions occur whenever we invent something or believe in something without direct sensory evidence. You might be thinking, “I don’t make things up—I’m a practical person,” but we all do it in subtle ways.…
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Milton Model Negative Commands

Negative commands are a technique within the Milton Model of hypnotic language patterns, used to suggest an action by telling someone not to do it. This indirect approach is effective because people often resist direct commands, but in doing so, they end up focusing on the very action they were…
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Metaphors and Stories

Metaphors are powerful tools for influencing the unconscious mind. Milton Erickson famously used metaphors to connect with people’s experiences, engage their imagination, and help them discover inner resources or solutions. In NLP, metaphors, similes, and analogies are all used to create associations and transfer meanings from one context to another,…
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Milton Model Causal Linkages

Causal linkages are a key element of the Milton Model, used to suggest a cause-and-effect relationship between one event and another desired outcome. These linkages are frequently employed not only by hypnotherapists but also by marketers and sales professionals to subtly influence behavior. For example: Types of Causal Linkages By…
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Milton Model Tag questions

Tag questions are a powerful part of the Milton Model, used to transform statements into questions by simply adding a short phrase at the end. This technique is especially effective when communicating with individuals who tend to resist direct commands or suggestions. For example:“I really enjoy using this pattern, don’t…
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Milton Model: Conversational Postulates

Conversational postulates are questions that, while they could be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” typically prompt a behavioral response instead of a direct answer. For example, if you ask a young child on the phone, “Can you get Susan?”, they might reply with “Yes,” meaning they have the…
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