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Cătălin Zaharia1, Melita Reiner, Peter Schütz
1Mind Master Association, Bucharest, România, catalin@nlpt.ro.
Psychiatria Danubina
|November 27, 2015
Summary
Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) shows effectiveness in treating psychological and social issues. This meta-analysis of 12 studies found NLPt offers a significant standardized mean difference, supporting its use as a valid psychotherapeutic method.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is widely used in applied psychology for various applications, including psychotherapy.
- Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) integrates NLP frameworks and interventions for psychological and social problems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically analyze the available data on the effectiveness of Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt).
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis of 12 studies (observational and randomized controlled trials) evaluating NLP efficacy for psychological/social issues.
- Searched multiple databases in English and German, including specialized NLP research databases.
Main Results:
- The meta-analysis included 12 studies with 12-115 participants each.
- NLP therapy demonstrated an overall standardized mean difference of 0.54 (CI=[0.20; 0.88]).
Conclusions:
- Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy, grounded in scientifically developed NLP frameworks, shows comparable effectiveness to other psychotherapeutic methods.
- NLPt is a viable psychotherapeutic modality for addressing psychological and social challenges.
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