Linguistic Techniques for Empowerment

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This course will focus on insights from practices such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and various non-violent communication and motivational techniques to assist in personal and professional goal achievement. Learners will gain an understanding and develop skills pertaining to linguistic techniques deliberately employed for increasing communicative understanding; establishing positive, goal-based outcomes; and influencing neuro-biological behavior. Learners will focus on building practical applications to employing linguistic techniques to improve their life experiences-including theories, examples, practices, and discussions of each technique.