NLP
New Code NLP
The modern approach to NLP
An article by Michael Carroll
T
he field of NLP is moving forward in an exciting new direction.
A group of collaborators working under the mentorship of the
John Grinder team are creating and developing new processes
that fall into the genre of New Code NLP. NLP was originally coded place a signal system appeared in NLP was in the old version of the
using the underlying principles of early computers, hence the name six-step reframe. The utilisation of an involuntary signal in the six-step
‘programming’. Imagine if we all insisted on using computers developed reframe was a breakthrough in NLP. An internal signal that a client has
in the 1970s. While that may sound crazy, many in NLP are following no conscious control over is elicited and tested as part of the intervention.
that logic in sticking with the NLP of the 1970s. Yes, the Classic Code of The unconscious finds new choices that match the intention of the
NLP is great; it paved the way for the new developments. If you want the original behaviour (but creates more choice) without the conscious
latest and most powerful change processes, take a look at the New Code being aware of what had been selected. The unconscious communicates
of NLP. through the signals when it has found the new choices and the client is
only aware of the change when next in the context of the issue. The
The background of New Code NLP ecology and thus congruency is at the unconscious level. Without the
New Code NLP is set of NLP tools and techniques developed by John congruency of a clear signal system the pattern is ineffective. The notion
Grinder initially with Judith Delozier, and then Carmen Bostic St Clair. of unconscious selection of resources flows through the New Code.
In recent years other collaborators have joined John and Carmen to form
a development team. When creating the New Code, Grinder originally High Performance states
sought to correct what he perceived to be coding flaws in the classic code. In the New Code of NLP we usually work at the level of state to create
Another outcome was to create fast and effective change processes for new choices for clients (In the classic code, practitioners work at the level
working with clients. John was also concerned at the lack of personal of behaviour). This is because state includes multiples of behaviours,
congruency in NLP Practitioners, that is people well trained in NLP were some of which the client does not even have access to when consciously
stunningly effective at helping their clients experience miraculous change thinking about the new choices he wants in areas of his life. A highly
yet their own lives were in a mess. Self-application of New Code patterns effective way of accessing a high performance state is through a ‘New
is an essential part of training for New Code NLP Practitioners. Code Game’. A New Code game includes the variables of utilising all
three major representational systems, cross-lateralised movements to
New Code is continually developing fully engage both hemispheres of the brain and scalability making the
When I came across the New Code and professionally hooked up with tasks more complex. The interaction of these variables produce a ‘high
John and Carmen in 2002, I was instantly impressed by how easy it was performance state’ and the highest level which is a ‘know nothing state’.
to deploy these highly effective New Code NLP patterns. In my usual These states are then transferred to the context where the client wants
style, I continually tested the patterns to find their limits. As yet, the limits more choice.
are few. I started merging components of different techniques and adding A high performance state is when the client is performing without
bits to see what happened. Then I started to create my own New Code thinking. A ‘know nothing state’ is when a client is performing at very high
processes, some of which John and Carmen began integrating into their level without any conscious awareness. In life threatening situations the
trainings. I worked at increasing the profile of New Code NLP and with unconscious gives us access to these states where amazing feats of human
John and Carmen taught New Code NLP Practitioner and Trainers behaviour can occur to save ones life. The good news is you don’t have to
courses. We began attracting a lot of bright minds to the courses, who in have a life-threatening situation to perform at such a high level, you can
turn also developed new techniques which are shared between the New do so learning the New Code. See page 37 for the steps for a New Code
Code Trainers. Before I knew it a team of developers were emerging, and change format. Some of the well-known games are the Alphabet game,
lots of new patterns were being created. So while the New Code began NASA game, various ball games and trampoline formats.
its life back in the 1980s when one NLP co-creator wanted to continue For a copy of the Alphabet game and instructions you can email
it’s development, it is constantly being updated with new developments to info@NLPacademy.co.uk
stay current. What’s more we really do want the new generation in NLP
to be contributors to the field and work with us on creating new patterns
About the author
Michael Carroll is the founder and course director of the NLP Academy and
Personal congruency
Co-founder with John Grinder and Carmen Bostic St Clair of the International
Earlier in this article I mentioned personal congruency. In NLP we
Trainers Academy of NLP. He is the only NLP Master Trainer in the world
say congruency is when the conscious and unconscious minds are in
certified by John Grinder and Carmen Bostic St Clair and he works closely with
alignment. One part of developing personal congruency is establishing
them in developing and delivering high quality NLP training.
a clear signal between the conscious and unconscious mind. The first
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