The User’s Manual For The Brain The Complete Manual For Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification Bob G, Bodenhamer, D.Min. and L. Michael Hall, Ph.D. Crown House Publishing LimitedFirst published in the UK by Crown House Publishing Limited Crown Buildings Bancyfelin Carmarthen Wales SA33 5ND UK www.crownhouse.co.uk © Bob G. Bodenhamer & L. Michael Hall 1999 The right of Bobby G. Bodenhamer and L. Michael Hall to be identified as the authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under current legislation no part of this work may be photocopied, stored in a retrieval system, published, performed in public, adapted, broadcast, transmitted, recorded or reproduced in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of the copyright owners. Enquiries should be addressed to ‘Crown House Publishing Limited. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue entry for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 1899836322 Printed and bound in Wales by WBC Book Manufacturers ‘Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend Mid GlamorganAcknowledgments The book you have in your hand is the product primarily of my teaching Neuro- Linguistic Programming at Gaston College in Dalllas, NC, It has developed over a period of six years in a classroom setting. Obviously, when anyone writes a book, they draw from numerous sources and many individuals. ‘Though I would desire to give credit to all that have contributed to this volume, I cannot possibly recog- nize the many teachers and others who have influenced my life. I would, however, like to acknowledge the following people who have contributed specifically to this volume: + Tomy deceased mother, Mae Bodenhamer, who constantly encouraged me to study. To my father, Glenn Bodenhamer, who encourage! me to work hard To the co-founders of NLP, Richard Bandler and John Grinder. To my NLP instructors, Gene Rooney, Tad James and Wyatt Woodsmall To my students at Gaston College whose inspiration, especially in those earlier years, inspired me to continue the development of a comprehensive NLP training manual that has resulted in this volume. + ToDr John Meritt, Associate Dean of Community Education at Gaston College, for his giving me the privilege and opportunity to teach in his department and who has provided constant encouragement. ‘+ Tohis able secretary, Sandy Hamilton, who works diligently in assisting those of us who instruct in the department, © ToL. Michael Hall, Ph.D. for his invaluable contribution to this book and for the privilege of working with him on many projects. + ToPeter Young who has tirelessly labored in assisting me towards a more excellent copy. ‘+ To Martin Roberts, Ph.D. and the people at Crown House Publishing who have done so much for the advancement of NLP through publishing the labors of so many authors. + Tomy niece, Mandy Collette, who has brought “life” and “youth” to our home. ‘+ Last of all and most importantly, to my wife, Linda, whose constant support and encouragement through 34 years of marriage has allowed me to follow my dream. To all these people and to many more, I say thank you. Bob G. Bodenhamer August, 1999