The NLP Ecology and Congruence

NLP or Neuro-linguistic programming is more commonly known as self-improvement methods associated with psychology and psychotherapy. In the same manner, this method is thoroughly used for goal setting and ultimately guiding towards the achievement of such goals. There are several methods associated with NLP. However, ecology and congruence is the next step most commonly used.

Congruence is more similar to the goals setting background. This encourages the value of having alignment and matching. This covers the eye cues that should match the behavior on the perceived ‘normal’ behavior. Congruence also needs to be one of the initial steps of NLP because it makes goal setting possible.

Ecology, on the other hand, is more commonly on the receiving end of NLP. After the NLP sessions, is the method effective? Does the ecology of the person allow the changes?

Ecology and congruence is influenced by the presuppositions and how well these goals are accepted and supported. This, in turn, is more commonly guided through presuppositions which, ideally should control the use of NLP. It is encouraged that these methods are used for the betterment of everyone concerned. The presuppositions are in form of questions that encourage a more positive outlook regarding self as well the situation of a person. Furthermore, these are motivational aspects that are related to uplift of a person’s well- being. However, it also deals with a responsible use of NLP.

In such cases, this is where NLP is encouraged to be used by and for adults. A child or a teen that is at the receiving end of NLP has more risks than adults. But then, it is far more dangerous if the same child or teen would be the one to administer the same procedure. These risks are focused on the cognitive and emotional immaturity of a minor person.

The alignment of the changes that one person is aiming for should be tailor fitted into his current surroundings. Changes that are lifestyle –related may have to be assessed as a whole including the surroundings. Now, if the surrounding poses a threat as to the person not being able to achieve the required change or no being able to continue, then the person should reconsider whether he or she should change his or her surroundings.

For example, a person trying to lose weight would find it harder to lose weight with the people who mocks his or her efforts and does not thoroughly support, or worse purposely impedes his or her goals. Now, if the person would align his or her goals with the proper surroundings, then there would probably change of people around him or her as well as a change in the whole lifestyle.

Therefore, ecology and congruence works hand in hand to create the change that the person aims and that these changes should be aligned with the ecology of the person. In such a task, the person should be able to face the changes required of him or her including his or her way of living.