NLP Reframing

There are different forms of NLP reframing.
The most common types of NLP reframing in language patterns that are taught in NLP courses are - one word reframe, context reframing and meaning reframing.
Below are further details of these 3 NLP reframes:

1. One word reframes: It involves replacing a negative word or self limiting label, with a another word or label which is much more empowering. It is especially powerful at the identity level.
 
For example, "He is an alcoholic"
This can be reframed into "There are times he has gone overboard in his behaviour of drinking alcohol"

This way we have shifted from a label which has been put on a person at an identity level to a specific situation when he has done the behaviour.
Hence, it decreases the intensity of the negative connotation that the word carries.
Thereby making it easier to release the thoughts and emotions regarding the harmful behaviour.
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2. Meaning reframing: In this, the meaning of a situation or behaviour is changed.
Words, actions, and experiences only take on meaning through our assignments of meaning to them, and by shifting the "frame" through which we are seeing them, we shift their meaning.
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Hence, it changes how an individual chooses to respond to the situation.

For example, “I did not achieve my goals which means I'm a loser"
This can be changed to, “I did not achieve my goals which means that it is an opportunity for me to enhance my skills and abilities to achieve my goals.”

This way, they will shift their view from being a failure to becoming someone who is rising stronger and wiser out of those experiences.

Another example but on a lighter note:
“I did not achieve my workout goals for this week. I’m so lazy and I will never get fit.”
This can be changed to, “I couldn't achieve my workout goals for this week, as I am perfecting the art of mindful rest like a ninja.”

3. Context reframes: It refers to looking at a situation from a different point of view while highlighting where a particular behaviour could be seen as useful and positive.
The meanings we give can be context-dependent and can be altered by altering the context of a scenario

For example, “I am slow and I overthink everything.”
This can be changed to, “I take my time and think about things and hence make informed decisions about my career choice. Also, I am someone who pays attention to detail in my work. Hence, this behaviour of slow and overthinking ensures that I do not make hasty decisions that will make me regret.”

As a result, this type of reframing enables a person to think that his behaviour and habit are useful in life. Therefore, not to see that behaviour as a limitation only. At the same time to recognise only where the behaviour isn't useful, so the behaviours are to be only addressed in those situations.

In my transformative NLP courses, we learn about these types of reframing.