For instance, many doubt the existence of repetitive cognitive associations in an NLP process like the Swish [...]]]> I pulled this from Wikipedia, since so many people claim that NLP has no scientific basis. Contrary to popular belief, NLP practitioners who are versed and up-to-date in research often have better knowledge about the processes that NLP develops.

For instance, many doubt the existence of repetitive cognitive associations in an NLP process like the Swish Pattern. However, based on concepts in neuroplasticity and Hebbian Theory:

The adult brain is not “hard-wired” with fixed and immutable neuronal circuits. There are many instances of cortical and subcortical rewiring of neuronal circuits in response to training as well as in response to injury. There is solid evidence that neurogenesis, the formation of new nerve cells, occurs in the adult, mammalian brain—and such changes can persist well into old age.^[3] The evidence for neurogenesis is mainly restricted to the hippocampus and olfactory bulb, but current research has revealed that other parts of the brain, including the cerebellum, may be involved as well^[5].

Using the theoretical basis that has already been researched, NLP tests to see how these processes work with humans.

Examples:

“I remember you once said…”

“Is it true that you’ve wanted to…”

“Okay, just a minute ago [...]]]> The use of a backtrack frame enables an individual to recapuulate what was done or said previously. Most of the time, backtracking will allow a practitioner to re-establish what was important during a conversation and guide the experiencer in other directions.

Examples:

“I remember you once said…”

“Is it true that you’ve wanted to…”

“Okay, just a minute ago I heard you say…”

For example, traffic lights act as a visual anchor. The smell of your favorite food acts as an olfactory anchor.

For instance, Brightness is an analog submodality, but not association/disassociation.

Instead, some structures that can be used to generate the agreement frame are as follows:

- “Yes, I agree that…, and…” - “I could see it that way if I were you…, and…”

The agreement frame [...]]]> This process comes in framing agreement with a person, instead of immediately disregarding what that person says with a “no” or “you’re wrong”.

Instead, some structures that can be used to generate the agreement frame are as follows:

- “Yes, I agree that…, and…”
- “I could see it that way if I were you…, and…”

The agreement frame also allows one to be able to stop creating disagreements through blaming and arguing.