History of Neuro Linguistic Programming

The knowledge of 'NLP' was modelled by Richard Bandler a computers/ mathematics student & John Grinder, a professor in linguistics in University of California, around 1970's.

These techniques were modelled on the works of already existing practitioners on the Pshycotheraphy & Councelling i.e. people like Milton Erikson, Fritzy Perls & Virginia Satir on his works of Psycho Councelling.

More on Basics of NLP: http://www.nlpls.com/articles/NLPbasics.php
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