Introduction
Richard Bandler is a psychologist, philosopher, and a self-help author who has contributed significantly to the field of neurolinguistics. He is the cofounder of the field of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and has also helped codevelop other models and techniques, including the metamodel, the Milton model, anchoring, the swish pattern, reframing, the belief change, nesting loops, chaining states, submodality applications, and timelines. Along with his various published books and articles, Bandler continues to contribute to the field through his workshops, seminars, and consulting work.
Career
Bandler attended the University of California (UC), Santa Cruz, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and psychology in 1973. Two years later, he earned his Master of Arts in psychology from Lone Mountain College in San Francisco. Earlier in his career, Bandler worked with a number of notable figures including Virginia Satir, Milton Erickson, and Robert Spitzer. His...
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Middleton, S.L. (2019). Bandler, Richard. In: Lebow, J.L., Chambers, A.L., Breunlin, D.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49425-8_1028
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