EDUCATION
Whatever obstacles they face,
if they choose to orientate
towards positive possibilities
and associate with positive
people, coupled with following
the path of their heart, things
will work out for them in ways
they can barely imagine
Secondly, they learn how to recognise the
subtle internal responses that help them to
make excellent decisions. We begin by pointing
out to them how many times in their lives their
‘instinct’ was warning them that something
wasn’t right and how often they’ve realised
afterwards that they should have listened to
this inner voice. We heighten their awareness
so that, going forward, they will notice the ‘yes’
and ‘no’ responses in themselves and learn to
feedback – even when they’ve started from the most cynical viewpoints act more wisely.
– and consistently go on to make different choices and lead richer lives. Lastly, they learn that their life matters and they must live it in a way
that ensures it counts. Whatever obstacles they face, if they choose to
The role of NLP in HeroPath training orientate towards positive possibilities and associate with positive people,
The meta-programs by which teenagers orientate themselves are critical coupled with following the path of their heart, things will work out for
to building the structure they need to lead truly extraordinary lives. them in ways they can barely imagine. In the end, it’s only by living this
HeroPath teaches them to ‘Sort by Other’, ‘Internally Reference’ and way, even in the face of appearances to the contrary, that anyone ever
‘Move Towards’ – which of course is almost the polar opposite of the makes their dreams come true. In the world we live in, we need all the
way most teenagers operate! believers and doers we can get.
While the HeroPath programme doesn’t overtly teach NLP in the
way it can be learned elsewhere, it utilises the tools and the lenses NLP A call to parents
provides. In this way, young people can be guided towards a potent, It’s our obligation as adults to assume the awesome responsibility
highly positively charged, internally generated position they can learn to of raising our children to adulthood. Doing this effectively means
maintain on their own. leading them from dependence to independence, from vulnerable and
The primary model of this programme is the MythoSelf
®
Process, unprepared to capable and ready. It’s up to us to ensure they become
which uses NLP as well as other methodologies. Here it’s applied solely morally responsible, forward-thinking, skilled young adults. We need to
towards building life around what is working and based on the wisdom ensure that their journey through childhood becomes their preparation
contained in the great teachings of our ancestors. not just to survive as adults, but to thrive.
Doing this successfully demands far more than pushing them to get
What do they learn? good exam results. More than ever it’s critical that we, as parents, go the
Teenagers taking HeroPath workshops can expect results in three main extra mile to ensure our children are truly prepared for the realities of
areas. the world. In many ways, the hopes of our world depend on it.
Firstly, they learn how to manage their own state so that they can
orientate towards positive possibilities, whatever is going on around
To learn more about the HeroPath programmes, visit www.HeroPath.co.uk
them. Because so much of the model is somatic, this is not an
or contact Des Barry, who leads the HeroPath programmes in the UK, at
intellectual or mental exercise but a physical one. When they learn how HeroPath1@aol.com or on +44 (0)7768 277929.
they do this in their own unique way, they can sustain it on their own.
rapport - Autumn 2009
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