Client: [Client Name] Date: [Date] Session Goal: [Client-Defined Goal, e.g., Reduce Presentation Anxiety, Increase Confidence in Social Situations]

1. Rapport Building & Check-in (10 minutes)

• Welcome & Connection:
  • Greet the client warmly, make eye contact, and offer a beverage.
  • Engage in brief, neutral conversation to build rapport (e.g., "How was your day/week?")
• Emotional Check-in:
  • "How are you feeling today, coming into this session?"
  • "On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being low and 10 being high, how would you rate your [emotion related to goal] right now?"
• Session Goal Review:
  • "Last time, we discussed [previous session goal]. How has that been for you?"
  • "Today, what would you like to focus on achieving?"
  • "What would success look like for you in this session regarding [session goal]?"

2. Technique Introduction & Informed Consent (5 minutes)

• Technique Options:
  • Based on the client's goal and preferences, present 2-3 relevant NLP techniques.
    • Example 1 (Presentation Anxiety): "We could explore anchoring to create a feeling of calm, or we could work with reframing to shift your perspective on presentations. Which one resonates with you more?"
    • Example 2 (Social Confidence): "Visualizations can be helpful in building confidence, or we could use submodality work to change how you internally experience social situations. What feels most appealing?"
• Explain Chosen Technique:
  • Clearly and simply describe the chosen technique (e.g., anchoring, visualization, reframing).
  • "Anchoring involves associating a desired feeling with a touch or word so you can access it easily."
• Obtain Consent:
  • "Would you be open to trying this technique? You have the right to stop at any time."

3. Technique Implementation & Exploration (15 minutes)

• Guided Practice:
  • Guide the client through the chosen technique.
  • Anchoring Example: Have them access a resourceful state, set an anchor, test the anchor, and practice using it in different contexts.
  • Visualization Example: Guide them through creating a vivid, multi-sensory visualization of themselves successfully navigating the target situation.
• Client Feedback:
  • "How are you feeling as we're doing this?"
  • "What are you noticing in your body/mind?"
  • "Is there anything you'd like to adjust or change?"

4. Future Pacing & Closure (10 minutes)

• Integration & Action Steps:
  • "How can you use what you've learned today in your daily life?"
  • "What are 1-2 specific actions you can take before our next session?"
  • "Imagine yourself successfully achieving [session goal]. How does it feel?" (Future pace the positive outcome)
• Session Review & Feedback:
  • "On a scale of 1-10, how helpful was this session for you?"
  • "Is there anything I can do to improve your experience in future sessions?"
• Schedule Next Session (optional):
  • "Would you like to schedule our next session now?"

Notes:

• Flexibility: This is a flexible framework. Adjust the time allotted for each stage based on the client's needs and pace.
• Client-Led: Continuously check in with the client, honor their preferences, and empower them to actively participate in the process.
• Documentation: Take brief notes during or after the session to track progress and plan for future sessions.