The Integration Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming For Optimal Soccer Performance In Portugal

The subject of this article is integrating neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) approaches to improve football play in Portugal. The research aims to determine the integration of neuro-linguistic programming for optimal soccer performance in Portugal. The psychological discipline of NLP, which emphasises the relationship between language, behaviour patterns, and goal achievement, provides practical methods for improving players' mental toughness and all-around on-field performance. The research was based on primary data analysis to determine the data using SPSS software and generate results, including descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient analysis, chi-square analysis and regression analysis. Neuro-linguistic programming is the main independent variable, and optimal soccer performance is the main dependent variable. Using visualization, anchoring, language patterns, goal planning, and stress management strategies, athletes may cultivate a strong mental structure that facilitates optimal abilities. Coaches greatly aid NLP techniques and offer direction and encouragement to enable players to reach their greatest potential. Portuguese football teams can gain a competitive edge by adopting NLP, which promotes a positive culture, efficient communication, and a sense of shared objectives among players. Overall, the research found a positive and significant relationship between them. The possibility of incorporating NLP into football training and performance in Portugal is highlighted in this research, which might help build well-rounded athletes who possess exceptional physical and psychological qualities. (AU)

Eye movements in response to different cognitive activities measured by eyetracking: a prospective study on some of the neurolinguistics programming theories.

The eyes are in constant movement to optimize the interpretation of the visual scene by the brain. Eye movements are controlled by complex neural networks that interact with the rest of the brain. The direction of our eye movements could thus be influenced by our cognitive activity (imagination, internal dialogue, memory, etc.). A given cognitive activity could then cause the gaze to move in a specific direction (a brief movement that would be instinctive and unconscious). Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), which was developed in the 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder (psychologist and linguist respectively), issued a comprehensive theory associating gaze directions with specific mental tasks. According to this theory, depending on the visual path observed, one could go back to the participant's thoughts and cognitive processes. Although NLP is widely used in many disciplines (communication, psychology, psychotherapy, marketing, etc), to date, few scientific studies have examined the validity of this theory. Using eye tracking, this study explores one of the hypotheses of this theory, which is one of the pillars of NLP on visual language. We created a protocol based on a series of questions of different types (supposed to engage different brain areas) and we recorded by eye tracking the gaze movements at the end of each question while the participants were thinking and elaborating on the answer. Our results show that 1) complex questions elicit significantly more eye movements than control questions that necessitate little reflection, 2) the movements are not random but are oriented in selected directions, according to the different question types, 3) the orientations observed are not those predicted by the NLP theory. This pilot experiment paves the way for further investigations to decipher the close links between eye movements and neural network activities in the brain.

Effect of neuro-linguistic programming on COVID-19 fear in kidney transplant patients: A randomized controlled study.

This study was conducted experimentally to evaluate the effect of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) on fear of COVID-19 in kidney transplant patients. The study was carried out between June 2021 and October 2021. The Personal Information Form and COVID-19 Fear Scale (FCV-19S) were used to collect data. The obtained data obtained were evaluated using the SPSS 25 software. NLP was found to reduce the fear of COVID-19 in kidney transplant patients. Clinical nurses can use NLP techniques to support patients with fear in similar patient groups. Patients can be provided with access to training programs where they can learn NLP techniques. CLINICALTRIALS.GOV: NCT05115435.

Determining the effect of neuro-linguistic programming techniques on the conflict management and interpersonal problem-solving skills of nurse managers: A mixed methods study.

AIM: This study, which used quantitative and qualitative design, was conducted to explore the effect of neuro-linguistic programming techniques on the conflict management and interpersonal problem-solving skills of nurse managers. BACKGROUND: Neuro-linguistic programming is among the methods that can enable managers to achieve the desired results in managing interpersonal problems and conflicts in an organisation. METHODS: The research was carried out with a mixed methods approach. The Personal and Professional Characteristics Information Form, Interpersonal Problem-Solving Inventory and Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory-II were applied to 41 nurse managers and nurses to collect quantitative data for the study. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect qualitative data in focus-group interviews held both before and 6 months after the training. RESULTS: As a result of the content analysis of the qualitative data, the nurse managers in the training group were found to have improved abilities to plan and increased flexibility, positiveness, happiness and motivation when compared to the nurse managers in the control group. Findings supporting these data were obtained in the analyses of interviews with nurses. CONCLUSION: Neuro-linguistic programming training can make a difference in terms of helping nurse managers to develop interpersonal problem- and conflict-solving skills. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Nurse managers can use neuro-linguistic programming techniques for conflict management and interpersonal problem-solving occurring in their organizations. For this purpose, it is recommended that pregraduate and postgraduate neuro-linguistic programming training is provided to nurse managers.

Automating the process of identifying the preferred representational system in Neuro Linguistic Programming using Natural Language Processing.

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a methodology used for recognition of human behavioral patterns and modification of the behavior. A significant part of this process is influenced by the theory of representational systems which equates to the five main senses. The preferred representational system of an individual can explain a large part of exhibited behaviors and characteristics. There are different methods to recognize the representational systems, one of which is to investigate the sensory-based words in the used language during the conversation. However, there are difficulties during this process since there is not a single reference method used for identification of representational systems and existing ones are subject to human interpretations. Some human errors like lack of experience, personal judgment, different levels of skill and personal mistakes may also affect the accuracy and reliability of the existing methods. This research aims to apply a new approach that is to automate the identification process in order to remove human errors, thereby increasing the accuracy and precision. Natural Language Processing has been used for automating this process, and an intelligent software has been developed to identify the preferred representational system with increased accuracy and reliability. This software has been tested and compared to human identification of representational systems. The results of the software are similar to a NLP practitioner, and the software responds more accurately than a human practitioner in various parts of the process. This novel methodology will assist the NLP practitioners to obtain an improved understanding of their clients' behavioral patterns and the associated cognitive and emotional processes.

Utilização de uma fórmula para verificar a satisfação do paciente, analisando a expectativa e associando programação neurolinguística, para potencializar os resultados / Use of a formula to assess patient satisfaction and expectations through neuro-linguistic programming

Introdução: Uma das maiores preocupações dos pacientes candidatos a uma cirurgia plástica é a de não se atingir os resultados esperados. A Programação Neurolinguística (PNL) oferece entendimentos da estrutura da linguagem para dar pistas sobre como as pessoas pensam e como esses padrões de pensamento, por sua vez, afetam o comportamento. O objetivo do presente trabalho é verificar a utilização de uma fórmula, com o uso da PNL, na satisfação e na determinação da expectativa do paciente e os resultados obtidos após a sua utilização. Métodos: Técnicas de PNL foram empregadas para melhorar a comunicação e equalizar a expectativa dos pacientes. Foram analisados a média de cirurgias realizadas e o índice de refazimento de cirurgias nos últimos cinco anos em comparação com os cinco anos anteriores, em que não se empregavam os métodos descritos neste artigo. Resultados: A média de crescimento nos cinco anos anteriores era de 5% ao ano e a média verificada após a introdução da metodologia apresentada aumentou para 10% ao ano e o índice de refazimento e complementações cirúrgicos reduziu de 20% para 10%, no mesmo período. Conclusões: O uso da PNL nos ajudou a entender a expectativa, de maneira mais consistente, nos períodos analisados, aumentando significativamente o número de pacientes operados e reduziu o índice de refazimento e de complementações de cirurgias em nossa experiência.

Introduction: A major concern of patients who are candidates for a plastic surgery is failure to achieve expected results. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) provides an understanding of the structure of language, clues about how people think, and how these patterns of thought affect behavior. The objective of this study was to validate the use of a formula based on NLP to assess patient satisfaction and expectations. Methods: NLP techniques were employed to improve communication and assess patient expectations. Using NLP, the average number of surgeries performed in the past 5 years and the reappraisal index were compared with those in the previous 5 years, in which the methods described in this article were not employed. Results: The average annual growth rate in the previous 5 years was 5% and the average rate verified after introduction of NLP methodology increased to 10%; the reappraisal and additional surgery index decreased from 20% to 10% in the same period. Conclusions: The use of NLP helped us to understand patient expectations in a more consistent manner for the periods analyzed, significantly increasing the number of operated patients and reducing the rate of reappraisal and additional surgeries.

The Prevalence of Pseudoscientific Ideas and Neuromyths Among Sports Coaches.

There has been an exponential growth in research examining the neurological basis of human cognition and learning. Little is known, however, about the extent to which sports coaches are aware of these advances. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of pseudoscientific ideas among British and Irish sports coaches. In total, 545 coaches from the United Kingdom and Ireland completed a measure that included questions about how evidence-based theories of the brain might enhance coaching and learning, how they were exposed to these different theories, and their awareness of neuromyths. Results revealed that the coaches believed that an enhanced understanding of the brain helped with their planning and delivery of sports sessions. Goal-setting was the most frequently used strategy. Interestingly, 41.6% of the coaches agreed with statements that promoted neuromyths. The most prevalent neuromyth was "individuals learn better when they receive information in their preferred learning style (e.g., auditory, visual, or kinesthetic)," which 62% of coaches believed. It is apparent that a relatively large percentage of coaches base aspects of their coaching practice on neuromyths and other pseudoscientific ideas. Strategies for addressing this situation are briefly discussed and include changing the content of coach education programs.

The Effect of a Brief Intervention for Patients with Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety are common after stroke. There is inconclusive evidence of the benefit of psychotherapy for poststroke depression and anxiety. Here, we used a brief intervention, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) brief therapy plus health education, to evaluate the changes in patients with ischemic stroke. METHODS: One hundred eighty patients were randomly allocated to receive 4 sessions of NLP plus health education (n = 90) or usual care (n = 90). A set of questionnaires was used preintervention and postintervention as well as at the 6-month follow-up. The primary outcomes were the prevalence of depression and anxiety, and the awareness of stroke knowledge. RESULTS: More patients in the intervention group achieved remission of depressive (odds ratio [OR], 2.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.41-5.59) and anxious symptoms (OR, 2.19; 95% CI, 1.15-4.18) after intervention. At the 6-month follow-up, we found no differences between groups in both the prevalence of depression and anxiety. After intervention, the intervention group had better awareness rates on most of the stroke knowledge items (P < .05). It also had better quality of life and physical function both after intervention and at the follow-up (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: NLP plus health education could reduce depression and anxiety immediately after intervention, but not at the 6-month follow-up. The intervention could also improve the awareness of stroke knowledge and benefit patients on quality of life and physical function.

Effect of escitalopram combined neuro-linguistic programming treatment on cognitive function in patients with somatoform disorders / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of escitalopram combined neuro-linguistic programming treatment(NLP) on cognitive function in patients with somatoform disorders.Methods 120 cases with somatoform disorders were randomly divided into the escitalopram monotherapy group and escitalopram with NLP combined group,with 60 cases in each group for six weeks.At baseline and after six weeks for treatment,it was respectively assessed that the efficacy using Symptom Checklist 90 and Global Assessment Function,and cognitive function using the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices Test,digit span and digit symbol tests in Adult Wechsler Intelligence Test,while event related potentials P300 were detected.60 cases normal healthy adults as controls.Results Compared with the control group,the Raven scores,digit span,digit symbol scores were lower (P ＜0.01),N1,P3 latent periods were longer (P ＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05),N1N2,N2P2,P2P3 amplitudes were less(P =0.00) in patients with somatoform disorders.After treatment,Raven scores(91.25 ± 14.87,95.60 ± 19.95),digit span scores (11.98 ± 1.89,10.90 ± 2.76),digit symbol scores (11.71 ± 2.89,11.92 ± 2.90),N2P2 amplitudes ((11.32 ± 6.67) μV,(13.39 ± 9.31) μV),P2P3 amplitudes ((9.04 ± 6.14) μV,(9.51 ± 7.17) μV) increased,N2 latent periods ((240.60 ± 41.41) ms,(238.31 ± 41.47) ms) prolonged,N1 latent periods shortened (P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01) in the monotherapy group and the combined group.The digit span,P2 latent periods,N1N2,N2P2,P2P3 amplitudes had statistically significant differences between monotherapy group and combined group after treatment(P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01).Conclusion Both escitalopram monotherapy and escitalopram combined NLP have improved cognitive function in patients with somatoform disorders,but combined therapy has more prominent advantage.

O discurso terapêutico de Milton Erickson: uma análise à luz dos padrões da programação neurolinguística / Not informed by the author

Este estudo apresenta o trabalho do psicanalista e hipnoterapeuta americano Milton Hyland Erickson a partir de seus dados biográficos e de sua relevância para a chamada terapia estratégica, propondo, em consonância com sua experiência profissional, uma nova epistemologia para a mudança; propõe ainda uma comparação entre a trajetória de Freud e a de Erickson em relação à hipnose, bem como um apanhado histórico sobre essa técnica. Com base nessa recuperação teórica, os padrões ericksonianos de linguagem são investigados à luz do Metamodelo e do Modelo Milton, criações de Richard Bandler e John Grinder, tomando por base alguns conceitos da Programação Neurolinguística (PNL) tais como sistemas representacionais, filtros, modelagem, espelhamento e rapport. Empreende-se uma análise do discurso ericksoniano a partir de três casos selecionados dentre seus atendimentos clínicos, evidenciando os padrões de linguagem apresentados nas categorias e subcategorias do Metamodelo e do Modelo Milton, com o objetivo de validá-los tanto teórica quanto empiricamente.(AU)

This study aimed at scrutinizing Milton Hyland Ericksons theoretical framework and therapeutic methodology with a view to the understanding of their relevance to the so-called strategic therapy. That aim was carried out through analyses of issues such as Ericksons professional experience, his shared points and differences with Freudian hypnosis and particularly his patterns of discourse as well as his very clinical technique. Those analyses were accomplished under the guidance of the Metamodel and the Milton Model as proposed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder within the references and concepts comprised in the Neuro-Linguistic Programming such as representational systems, filters, modeling, mirroring and rapport. In order to ground and illustrate the theoretical analyses, this work was enriched by the scrutiny of three Ericksonian clinical cases. This strategy proved to be effective since it has provided evidences about both Ericksons language patterns and empirical data for the observation of the categories and subcategories of the Metamodel and Miltons Model, as a kind of a quest for validation of his theory and methods. The results put into light Ericksons understanding of the therapeutic work.(AU)

A cultura psicológica no mercado de bensde saúde mental contemporâneo / The psychological culture in the contemporary mental health marketplace

Estudou-se a hipótese da cultura psicológica proposta por Castel em 1987, buscando compreender as atuais transformações no campo social e suas incidências nas áreas da saúde mental (psiquiatria, psicanálise, psicologia). O surgimento de um novo arquipélago psicológico voltado para o desenvolvimento e o aprimoramento do potencial humano visaria a uma programação infinita do ser humano na transição da sociedade disciplinar para uma sociedade de controle. Nesse panorama, a psicologia como profissão estaria superando o tratamento e a prevenção, dirigindo-se para a criação de uma sociabilidade relacional; a filosofia clínica poderia ser considerada uma modalidade terapêutica para pessoas normais, e o eneagrama e a programação neurolinguística seriam sistemas psicoterapêuticos que buscam levar o ser humano a um autodesenvolvimento global. Decifrou-se sua função estratégica quando foram situados no contexto mais amplo da atual forma de gestão dos riscos na administração de populações problemáticas.

We studied the hypothesis of psychological culture proposed by Castel, 1987, by seeking to understand the current transformations in the social field and its occurrence in the areas of mental health (Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, Psychology). The emergence of a new psychological cluster devoted to developing and improving the potential of the human being would aim towards the infinite programming of the human being, in the transition from a disciplinary society to one of control. With this perspective, psychology as a profession would be overcoming treatment and prevention, being redirected towards creating a relational sociability: Clinical Philosophy could be considered a therapeutic mode for normal people, and Enneagram and Neuro-Linguistic Programming as psychotherapeutic systems seeking to guide the human being towards global self-development. We decoded their strategic function, while they were situated in the broader context of the current form of risk management in the administration of problematic populations.