What is MythoSelfTM?
The MythoSelf™ Model
This model was created by Joseph Riggio and evolved from his own study of the Generative Imprint™ work of Roye Frasier. It is interchangeably referred to as "MythoSelf" or "The Mythogenic Self Process".
How does it work?
Unlike almost any traditional therapeutic work, including NLP, with MythoSelf the facilitator never asks or seeks to know “What is the problem?”. Using this model we ask “What are you like when you forget to have the problem? When you experience moments of greatness where the problem no longer matters? What are you like when you are at your best?”
As a person is guided into re-experiencing what they are like at their absolute best, where all things are possible, the MythoSelf facilitator observes them and feeds back to them how they got there. They learn that there is a way they organize themselves neurologically and somatically – literally physically in their bodies, - where do they fixate their attention, how do they hold themselves, how do they move, what words do they continue to use. They can and are guided to have this experience at will, so they can choose to experience being in this positive, best state in an ongoing way, moment to moment through time.
How is it different?
The core difference from traditional therapy, counselling or coaching is that it always starts, operates within and finishes in a positive state away from problems and issues which are traditionally focussed on. The premise is never to examine what’s not working in your life, but to look at what works and build from there.
It all seems very new...
There are books, articles and websites dedicated to NLP, yet you will find very little written (so far) about the MythoSelf™ model. This is because it is a a dynamic and evolving model, and the only material available about it is from the small group of people trained and authorised as trainers, facilitators and practitioners of it. We write regularly on our own websites, in our own businesses and on the MythoSelf(TM) e-list.
How can I find out more?
You can experience MythoSelf as a training participant (regular trainings are held globally) or on an individual basis. Alternatively someone can come and deliver a presentation about the process to you or a group, for example an NLP Practise group. I am always happy to talk to people further by email if they are interested.
