NLP Practice Groups

Practice Groups are informal gatherings for people who are interested in NLP and want to continue learning, practising and connecting with others.

They are often held on a regular basis and may take place locally, online or in a hybrid format. Many Practice Groups welcome anyone with an interest in NLP, whether they are new to NLP, currently training, already qualified, or working professionally with NLP.

Practice Groups are listed on the ANLP website so you can search for a group that is relevant to you.

What is a Practice Group?

A Practice Group is a relaxed opportunity to meet other people in the NLP community.

Groups vary in format, but they may include:

• discussion of NLP ideas, models and applications
• opportunities to practise NLP skills
• guest speakers or topic-led sessions
• peer learning and shared experience
• networking with local or online NLP professionals
• informal support for continued development

Practice Groups are not usually formal NLP training courses. They are designed to support ongoing learning, practice and connection.

Who are Practice Groups for?

Practice Groups may be suitable for:

• people who are curious about NLP
• people currently completing NLP training
• qualified NLP Practitioners and Master Practitioners
• NLP Trainers and coaches
• professionals using NLP in their work
• people who want to keep their NLP skills active
• members of the NLP community who want to stay connected

Each Practice Group may have its own format, focus and attendance requirements, so it is worth checking the details before attending.

Why attend a Practice Group?

NLP is an experiential field. Reading about NLP can be useful, but many NLP skills develop through practice, reflection, feedback and real interaction with others.

A Practice Group can help you:

• keep your NLP skills fresh
• meet like-minded people
• explore different NLP approaches
• learn from others’ experience
• practise in a supportive environment
• build confidence using NLP
• stay connected with the wider NLP community
• continue your professional development

ANLP actively encourages NLP professionals to continue practising, evolving and improving their NLP skills. Practice Groups can provide a valuable environment for this ongoing development.

Find a Practice Group

To find a Practice Group, please visit the Practice Groups listings on the ANLP website.

You can search for groups by location, format or area of interest, depending on the information provided by the group organiser.

If you are unsure whether a group is right for you, contact the organiser before attending.

Starting a Practice Group

If there is no Practice Group currently running in your area, you may wish to consider setting one up.

ANLP has an existing format that you can model and may be able to share guidance to help you get started. ANLP can also put you in touch with other proactive Practice Groups so you can learn from what has worked well for them.

Running a Practice Group can be a valuable way to support the NLP community, create local or online connections, and provide opportunities for continued learning and practice.

Advertise your Practice Group on the ANLP website

If you are already a Professional, Trainer or Accredited Trainer Member of ANLP, you can advertise your Practice Group on the ANLP website.

You can also promote your Practice Group through ANLP channels, including Rapport Magazine, to help raise its profile and reach a wider audience.

To register your Practice Group on the website, please watch the ANLP how-to guide for step-by-step instructions on how to Enter your Practice Group details.

In summary

Practice Groups are a useful way to keep learning, practising and connecting with others in the NLP community.

Whether you are new to NLP, recently qualified, already practising professionally or interested in running a group yourself, Practice Groups can support continued development and help strengthen the quality and visibility of professional NLP.