Neurolinguistic Psychotherapy: A Postmodern Perspective

Presented as an effective model for facilitating neurological change through the therapeutic relationship, this book challenges therapists to incorporate a psychodynamic approach within their work.In addition, the book also presents: a model of the developing personality and the relationship to attachment theory and emerging theories of neuroscience; a discussion of the linguistic components of NLP and the effectiveness of utilising the language patterns offered by NLP; and, a challenge to neurolinguistic psychotherapists - asking them to consider the benefits of including relational approaches to therapy above that offered by a programmatic model of change. This book will be of great interest to all psychotherapeutic practitioners and trainers, students and academics.