ABNLP Observer
Edition 20 July 2009
Upcoming ABNLP Events
Melbourne Members Event- 8 July 7-8:30am
Sydney Members Event - 15 July 7-9pm
Sydney Practice Group - 15 July 6-7pm
In This Issue
Dr. Stephen Gilligan
NLP Practice Groups
Changes to Sydney Events
ABNLP Exansion Plan
Website Quick Links
ABNLP Blog
ABNLP Blog
Greetings!
 
Happy July everyone! The ABNLP has had some great changes in the past month with the AGM held a few weeks ago and our new Leadership Team in place. We have some amazing things planned for the coming year, and I want to share some of them with you.
 
In June I was pleased to be the Keynote speaker at the New Zealand Association of NLP - I had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful NLPers from across the Tasman, and hopefully even strengthened an alliance with our neighbours. Their conference was a success and with 100 attendees, everyone learned a lot and reignited their passions with NLP.
 
AHAComing up in September, the Australian Hypnotherapy Association is celebrating their 60th year with a conference in Sydney. The ABNLP is proud to be a sponsor of the event and we hope you will join us in attending the conference. The program has just been released, and registration is now open. We hope to see you on the weekend of 12-13 September. See more information here.
 
Heidi HeronAs with always, I hope you find this Observer useful and informative. Please feel free to give us feedback at anytime! We are believers of continuous improvement when needed.  
 
Have a wonderful July!

Heidi  Heron
ABNLP - Chairperson
Re-Introducing Dr. Stephen Gilligan

Dr. Stephen Gilligan InterviewIn March 2008, the ABNLP was lucky enough to host Dr. Stephen Gilligan as a keynote speaker at our conference. We are pleased now to introduce you to the interview conducted by past a ABNLP chairperson at the conference.
 
Dr. Gilligan studied directly with Dr. Milton Erickson and is known today as one of the foremost experts in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. He spent a period of five years modelling and assimilating the genius of Erickson and now teaches a number of seminars and workshops on the subject worldwide.
 
Dr. Gilligan is coming to Sydney in 2010 for Trance Camp - you can view information at www.trancecamp.com.au.
 
The Interview conducted with Dr. Gilligan can be viewed in two parts on the ABNLP Blog.
 
NLP Practice Groups

Heidi HeronMany of you have heard the New Guinea proverb that "Knowledge is just a rumour until you get it into your muscle". We are big advocates of practicing the skills that you have and desire to share NLP Practice Groups run around the country with all of our members.
 
Do you run or belong to a Practice Group? If so - email us at admin@abnlp.org.au and we will publish it on the website and in the NLP Observer.
 
Sydney Practice Group
The Sydney ABNLP branch will be starting a Practice Group run before the Sydney Member Event from 6-7pm at City Tattersalls. There will be no fee for this group, and it will be facilitated by Marie Chandler and Diane Gatto, both new to the ABNLP Leadership team.  In July - the topic will be Parts Integration - we suggest bringing a copy of your notes on this process for the event - come and compare different ways to integrate parts. 
Price Changes for Sydney Member Events

Heidi HeronThe aim of the ABNLP Member Events are to provide an opportunity for our members to meet and socialise with other NLPers while learning something new each month. We provide a vast array of topics and know that the community of NLP is important to our growth and longevity.
 
As of July 2009 the prices for Sydney Members events has changed. Please note these changes and dates required for bookings:
 
Member Costs: $20 when booking online by the Friday prior to the event, $25 when booking online after Friday, $35 when booking/paying at the door.
Guest Costs: $25 when booking online by the Friday prior to the event, $35 when booking after Friday or paying at the door.
 
We hope the reduction of costs helps you to attend the events more regularly.
 
Register Now for the Melbourne Member Event - 8 July
Register Now for the Sydney Member Event - 15 July
ABNLP Expansion Program

NLP AustraliaThe ABNLP currently has members nationally, with brances in Sydney and Melbourne. Starting in October 2009, the ABNLP will be expanding to regional cities in most states and territories. We will have practice groups, monthly member events and discount partners in the Partner Program.
 
We are currently seeking Branch Coordinators to help us with this program. If you are outside of Sydney or Melbourne and have approximately 10-15 hours to volunteer to the ABNLP each month, please let us know! Email - admin@abnlp.org.au
 
Also - please let anyone you know who is NLP trained and not yet a Member of the ABNLP to look into our organisation!

The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of members of the executive committee.