The NLP Presuppositions

NLP presuppositions are foundational beliefs about how language and the mind work, guiding effective communication. They suggest, for example, that people respond to their perceptions, not necessarily to reality itself (“The map is not the territory”), and that everyone has the resources to change (“People have all the resources they need”). These beliefs promote a respectful, flexible approach to understanding others, emphasizing that behavior is only part of a person’s experience and that meaning is shaped by context. By adopting these presuppositions, practitioners foster collaboration and personal growth through mindful conversation.