When choosing the best Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) workshop, consider your goals for the training and your experience in the field. You may also want to consider your budget and any scheduling constraints. Recommendations of quality NLP workshops can also be very helpful in finding the best NLP workshop for your needs.
As you think through your goals, you may wish to consider if you are looking for an NLP workshop for professional or personal improvement. For example, you are already a therapist, perhaps using hypnosis, it may be important that your workshop’s curriculum and trainers are respected in your field. If you are seeking training for personal reasons, this may be less important.
If you are interested in working with a particular issue, such as weight loss, procrastination or smoking cessation you may wish to look for an NLP workshop that deals with that one issue, though if your interests are more general, you may prefer a workshop that applies these theories in a broader sense. You might also want to see what types of materials and support may be offered to workshop attendees. A benefit of some training programs may include CDs of presentations, or websites specifically for those who have taken a particular course.
The cost of NLP workshops may also be a factor, though some employers may reimburse your training expenses; if you plan to use NLP professionally to counsel others, you may wish to check your local regulations to see if you can reduce your taxes by taking the course. When considering cost, you may also wish to consider any travel, food and lodging expenses you might incur. If the workshop offers materials for sale, such as books or DVDs, you may wish to budget for those as well.
A key factor will be the quality of the NLP workshop and its course instructors. To find high quality programs taught by qualified people, you may wish to ask experienced therapists for recommendations, or find Internet forums for NLP practitioners and ask for suggestions. Keep in mind though, that some forum posters may be connected with certain NLP workshop providers, and may be biased; you may also wish to check with NLP professional organizations websites for training, though keep in mind, some may be less reputable than others.
Ideally, the training that is best for you will be offered during a time that you are able to attend. If you have scheduling conflicts, it may be worthwhile to rearrange your schedule if possible. In cases where you aren’t able to reschedule, you may need to consider either foregoing training, or attending a lower quality NLP workshop.
