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Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Neuro-Semantics

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There are occasional workshops, a web-based discussion group, and a great deal of written material on applying this approach to stammering.

Groups

Neuro-Semantics of Stuttering (external link). Internet discussion group.

Articles and information

Flipping the switch In a BSA Conference Call, David Friedman from California spoke about working with Bob Bodenhamer using Neuro-Semantics. Winter 2010.

Thinking to change Geoffrey Brown who co-developed the 'MACH1' NLP course, sets it in the context of his own journey with stammering. Also comments from members of the Warrington Support group who took the course. Spring 2010. (Update: As of 2013 the course is no longer running.)

Bob Bodenhamer - creating mental pathways In a BSA conference call in August 2009, Bob Bodenhamer talked about the possibility of installing new networks in the brain to help fluency. You can listen to an exercise that Bob did with participants.

Walking tall Following his workshops on Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) at the BSA Conference in September 2007, Terry McElhinney describes something of his own experience of stammering and NLP. Winter 2007.

Stammering and its therapy: a cognitive or physical problem? Mike Jones, who runs NLP workshops for people who stammer, summarises what he now believes stammering is and reflects on suitable candidates for a cognitive approach. Also feedback from Tom Weidig and reply by Mike Jones. 2006

Fluency - it starts with the mind Sarah Johnson explains how a recent NLP course taught her to stand back and analyse her feelings and then start to build lasting fluency. Spring 2006.

The strength within us How does NLP work in practice? A participant describes how one of the core techniques in a workshop with Bob Bodenhamer helped more than she thought possible. Winter 2005.

How to get time on your side John Russell on time line therapy. Spring 2005.

Book reviews: 'Mastering Blocking and Stuttering' by Bob Bodenhamer Bob Bodenhamer's book published 2004. See below for his International Society of Neuro-semantics website.

How to create a state of fluency Mike Jones writes about the NLP approach to stammering, following a workshop he led in September 2003.

The Neuro-Semantics approach to gaining fluency Nigel Wilson reports on a workshop in the United States by Bobby Bodenhamer: 'mastering blocking and stuttering'. 2003

Inside the circle of excellence John Russell goes to an NLP workshop for people who stammer. 1999

What if Stammering were a Skill and not a Disability? A case study on using NLP with stammering. 1997

External links:

www.masteringstuttering.com Bob Bodenhamer's website on Neuro-Semantics and stammering. Articles, techniques etc, and details of Bob Bodenhamer's book (see below). Bob leads workshops for people who stutter. There is also a Yahoo discussion group Neuro-Semantics of Stuttering.

Neuro-linguistics Stuttering Association Includes articles, NLP techniques, workshops and coaching, and consultations. Contributors include Bob Bodenhamer, John Harrison and Tim Mackesey.

hitenvyas.com Including blog, and ebooks on job interviews, presentations and using the phone.

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