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Anchoring in NLP: Meaning, Types, Techniques and Practical Exercises

Writer: Anil Thomas
Anil Thomas
Sep 7, 2021
19 min read

Updated: 3 days ago


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Anchoring in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a technique that associates a specific cue, such as a gesture, sound, image, or touch, with an emotional or mental state. The cue may later remind a person of that state and help them access it again. Anchoring draws on principles of associative learning, although the effectiveness of NLP anchoring techniques specifically has limited scientific evidence.


What Is Anchoring?


“Any time a person is in an associated, intense state, if at the peak of that experience, a specific stimulus is applied, then the two will be linked neurologically.”

— Tad James



In NLP, an anchor is a stimulus associated with an internal experience. When the stimulus is presented again, it may help a person recall or re-experience the associated feeling, thought, or response.

Anchoring can be used to practise accessing resourceful states, such as confidence, relaxation, motivation, and concentration, in situations where they may be useful.


We also develop anchors naturally and often involuntarily. The name of a favourite teacher, the smell of a familiar food, a holiday photograph, or a song may bring back a collection of memories and emotions. These associations can be pleasant or unpleasant and may influence how we respond to people and situations.

neurological connection

In NLP practice, anchors can be created through different sensory channels. For example, a person may associate a particular gesture or a self-chosen finger movement with a positive memory. A sound, word, image, or smell may also act as a cue. Any touch-based exercise should be explained in advance, with the person’s explicit permission; self-anchoring is an alternative.


Anchoring in NLP vs. Anchoring Bias in Psychology


The term anchoring is also used in cognitive psychology to describe anchoring bias. This is the tendency to rely too heavily on an initial piece of information when making a judgement or estimate.


For example, someone buying a used car may give excessive weight to its model year or odometer reading while paying insufficient attention to the condition of its engine, transmission, or maintenance history. The initial information acts as a reference point that influences the final judgement. This cognitive bias is distinct from NLP’s use of emotional or sensory cues.


How Did Anchoring Develop in NLP?


NLP practitioners associate the development of anchoring techniques with Richard Bandler and John Grinder’s modelling of the therapeutic and hypnotic work of Milton H. Erickson. Erickson used suggestions and cues in hypnosis, including cues intended to help people recall or enter particular states. Bandler and Grinder generalised these ideas into a broader set of techniques intended to connect sensory stimuli with internal experiences. NLP training materials describe techniques such as collapsing anchors as part of the subsequent development of this approach.


The historical influence of conditioning and hypnosis is important, but NLP anchoring should not be treated as identical to hypnosis or as a scientifically established method for producing a specific emotional response on demand.



What Is the Relationship Between Pavlov’s Stimulus–Response Theory and Anchoring?


NLP anchoring is commonly explained using principles of associative learning, particularly classical conditioning.

Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, studied the digestive responses of dogs. He observed that dogs could begin salivating in anticipation of food, not only when food was placed in their mouths. This led to experiments investigating how previously neutral stimuli could become associated with food.


In a simplified example:


1. Unconditioned stimulus: Food naturally produces salivation.

2. Neutral stimulus: A sound, such as a bell, initially does not produce the same learned response.

3. Pairing: The sound is repeatedly presented before food.

4. Conditioned response: After learning the association, the sound alone may elicit salivation.


The sound becomes a conditioned stimulus because it predicts the arrival of food. The resulting response is called a conditioned response.


How Does Classical Conditioning Relate to NLP Anchoring?


NLP anchoring applies a related associative principle to memories, emotions, and internal states. For example, a particular song may become associated with a happy memory, or a familiar smell may bring back a childhood experience. In an NLP exercise, a person might deliberately pair a chosen gesture with the recollection of a time when they felt confident. Repeating the association may make the gesture a useful reminder of that experience.


However, the two processes are not identical. Classical conditioning is an established learning phenomenon, whereas the broader claims made about NLP anchoring, including claims that a single correctly timed stimulus will reliably produce a powerful state, require more direct evidence. Research reviews have found limited, low-quality evidence for NLP interventions in health-related outcomes.

connection between bell and saliva

Why Is the Term “Anchor” Used?


The term comes from the metaphor of a ship’s anchor. An anchor holds a vessel in a particular position rather than allowing it to drift freely. Similarly, an NLP anchor is intended to serve as a reference point for an internal state. It may help a person reconnect with an experience, memory, or feeling when they encounter the associated cue.


For example, imagine a person recalling a time when they felt creative and absorbed in their work. While recalling that experience, they gently press their thumb and ring finger together. They repeat the process on a few occasions. Later, repeating the gesture may remind them of the creative experience. The result is not guaranteed, but the gesture can become a cue for ecalling the memory and the feelings associated with it.


The metaphor is useful because it emphasises the role of a cue as a reference point, rather than suggesting that the cue mechanically causes an identical emotional state every time.


What Are the Three States Used in NLP Anchoring?


NLP training commonly distinguishes three states when teaching anchoring techniques.


1. Resource State

A resource state is an experience in which a person feels they have access to useful qualities or abilities, such as confidence, calmness, creativity, or motivation.

For example, someone preparing for a presentation may recall a time when they spoke confidently and felt comfortable answering questions.


2. Stuck State

A stuck state is a state a person experiences as uncomfortable, stressful, or limiting. They may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or unable to identify a useful next step.

For example, a student who repeatedly delays studying may feel frustrated and unable to begin.


3. Separator State

A separator state is a brief change of attention or activity used to interrupt the current experience before beginning another exercise.

For example, after recalling a difficult situation, a person might look around the room, name three objects, or answer an unrelated question before moving to the next step.


These are practical terms used in NLP training, not formal clinical categories.


What Are the Different Types of Anchors?


Anchors can be understood according to the experiences they evoke and the sensory cues involved.


Positive Anchors

Positive anchors are cues associated with useful or pleasant experiences, such as happiness, excitement, focus, calmness, confidence, or a sense of connection.


Examples include:


  • A loved one placing a hand on your shoulder and speaking in a caring tone.

  • The smell of pine reminding you of Christmas with friends and family.

  • A familiar song bringing back memories of enjoyable times with friends or a special relationship.

  • The scent of sunscreen reminding you of a favourite beach holiday.


These cues may bring back emotions because of their association with previous experiences.


Negative Anchors

Negative anchors are cues associated with unpleasant or uncomfortable experiences, such as fear, frustration, anger, or embarrassment.


Examples include:


  • A patronising tone of voice reminding you of earlier conversations in which someone belittled you.

  • Seeing a particular person’s expression and anticipating criticism.

  • Hearing a dentist’s drill and remembering an uncomfortable dental appointment.

  • Smelling a food that you previously ate before becoming ill.


A cue does not have the same meaning for everyone. The same sound, smell, or situation may evoke different responses depending on personal history and context.


Natural Anchors

Natural anchors are cues that become associated with experiences without a person deliberately setting them. Some associations form readily, while others require more learning or repetition.

For example, a smell may evoke a vivid autobiographical memory, while a familiar ringtone may remind someone of a particular person. These associations can be influenced by attention, past experiences, and the context in which learning occurred.


The sensitivity of different species to particular cues also varies. Research on learning shows that some associations are acquired more readily than others, depending on the organism and the relationship between the stimulus and the outcome.


In NLP training, practitioners sometimes describe people as more visually, auditorily, or kinesthetically oriented and use this to choose an anchor. However, the idea that people have fixed sensory types that reliably determine how they learn or respond should not be assumed without evidence. It is more useful to notice the cues that an individual actually finds meaningful. Smells, in particular, can evoke strong memories and emotional responses. Smell has close connections with brain systems involved in emotion and memory, although the strength and nature of these associations differ between people.


Covert Anchors


A covert anchor is a cue presented without the other person’s conscious awareness of the intended association. NLP training sometimes describes subtle gestures, facial expressions, body positions, or changes in voice as covert anchors.


The concept raises an important ethical concern. Using cues without another person’s awareness or consent to influence their emotional state can become manipulative. In supportive, coaching, educational, or therapeutic settings, anchoring exercises should be transparent, respectful, and consistent with the person’s goals.


Examples of Anchors Across Sensory Channel


Sensory channel

Possible examples

Visual

Logos, photographs, facial expressions, symbols, gestures, weather

Auditory

Words, names, voice tone, music, jingles, ringtones, familiar voices

Kinesthetic (touch and bodily sensation)

Clothing, warmth, exercise, a chosen gesture or touch

Taste

Chocolate, peppermint, lemon, garlic, familiar foods

Smell

Coffee, freshly cut grass, baking bread, smoke, hospitals, familiar places


These examples illustrate possible associations, not universal triggers. A cue becomes meaningful through a person’s own experiences.


How Do You Set an Anchor Using the R.A.C.E. Method?


NLP manuals use several anchoring procedures and mnemonics. One method is R.A.C.E.: Recall, Anchor, Change, Evoke.

This exercise can be used as a self-reflection activity. Choose a mild, comfortable positive memory rather than a traumatic or distressing experience.


R : Recall

Identify a specific past experience associated with a resourceful state you would like to remember more easily. This could be a time when you felt confident, relaxed, focused, or happy.


Recall the experience as vividly as you comfortably can:


What could you see at the time?

What sounds could you hear?

What bodily sensations or emotions do you remember?

What made the experience meaningful to you?


Allow the memory to come to mind without forcing yourself to feel a particular emotion.


A : Anchor

Choose a distinct cue that you can repeat consistently. For example, you might gently press your thumb and ring finger together, use a particular word, or imagine a simple visual symbol.

While recalling the positive experience, introduce the cue. The intention is to associate the cue with the memory so that it can later serve as a reminder.


C : Change

Release the cue and briefly shift your attention away from the memory. You might look around the room, name a few objects, or think about a neutral everyday question.

This separator step distinguishes the exercise from simply remaining immersed in the memory.


E : Evoke

Repeat the cue and notice what happens. Does it remind you of the original experience? Do any of the associated feelings return?

If you notice little change, you can repeat the exercise on another occasion. There is no guarantee that repetition will produce an automatic emotional response, and the aim is not to force one.


In NLP, repeating the process with several experiences is called stacking an anchor. It is intended to associate one cue with more than one resourceful memory.


What Are the Five Keys to Anchoring?


In NLP, these key behaviors are known as the Keys to Anchoring and we can remember them easily using the following mnemonic device I.T.U.R.N - Intensity and Purity, Timing, Uniqueness, Replication and Number of times.

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  1. NLP training often uses the mnemonic I.T.U.R.N. to describe five factors that practitioners believe can make an anchor more consistent.


    I : Intensity and Purity of the Experience


    Intensity refers to how vivid or meaningful the experience is. A clear, personally significant memory may be easier to recall than a vague one.

    Purity refers to how clearly the intended experience can be distinguished from unrelated or conflicting thoughts and feelings. For instance, someone trying to recall a confident performance may also remember embarrassment or criticism. Those mixed feelings may influence how they experience the memory.

    A useful starting point is a naturally occurring positive experience. If no suitable memory comes to mind, a person may imagine a situation in which they would feel confident or relaxed. This is a visualisation exercise, however, and should not be treated as equivalent to a real autobiographical memory.


    T : Timing


    Timing refers to when the chosen cue is introduced in relation to the experience.

    Classical conditioning research shows that the timing and order of stimuli can influence learning. NLP training often recommends introducing the cue while the desired state is becoming strong, then releasing it before the state fades.

    Specific rules such as anchoring at exactly two-thirds of an emotional peak are practitioner guidelines, not universal scientific laws. People’s experiences vary, and there is no single timing rule that guarantees an effective anchor.


    U : Uniqueness


    A unique cue is easier to distinguish from the many other stimuli encountered in daily life.

    For example, an ordinary handshake happens in numerous contexts and is unlikely to be a distinctive personal cue. A specific finger gesture that you deliberately choose may be easier to use intentionally.

    Uniqueness is different from intensity: a strong stimulus is not automatically a better anchor. The cue should be comfortable, appropriate, and easy to reproduce.


    R : Replication


    Replication refers to the ability to repeat the chosen cue consistently.

    If the anchor is a finger gesture, use the same fingers and a similar movement each time. If it is a word, use a consistent word and tone.

    Consistency makes it easier to recognise whether the cue is reminding you of the intended experience.


    N : Number of Times


    Repetition is used in NLP to strengthen an association. Practitioners call the process of linking several experiences to the same cue stacking anchors.

    Repeating an exercise may make a memory or cue more familiar, but more repetitions do not guarantee a stronger emotional response. The effect depends on the person, the cue, the experience, and the context.


What Is Stacking Anchors?

Stacking anchors is an NLP technique in which several experiences are associated with the same cue. The experiences may involve the same resourceful state or different states that complement one another.


For example, someone preparing for a job interview might choose memories associated with:


  • Confidence while speaking in front of others.

  • Motivation when working towards a goal.

  • Calmness when handling an unexpected question.

  • Resourcefulness when solving a difficult problem.


They would recall each experience separately and use the same chosen cue each time. Later, the cue may remind them of one or more of these experiences.


A basic stacking sequence is:


1. Establish rapport and agree on the desired outcome when working with another person.

2. Identify the resourceful states to recall.

3. Recall one experience at a time.

4. Associate the chosen cue with the experience.

5. Break state before recalling the next experience.

6. Repeat for each selected experience.

7. Test the cue and notice what comes to mind.


Stacking should not be used to promise instant confidence or to replace preparation. It can be treated as a reminder exercise that complements practical skills and rehearsal.

circle of excellence

What Is the Circle of Excellence Technique?


The Circle of Excellence is an NLP visualisation exercise intended to help a person recall useful states before an upcoming situation.


Steps:


1. Choose a situation. Identify an upcoming event where you would like to feel more confident, calm, focused, or prepared.

2. Imagine a circle. Picture a circle on the floor in front of you. Choose a colour and size that are easy to imagine. You can also draw a circle on paper or use an actual marker on the floor.

3. Recall a resourceful experience. Remember a time when you felt the quality you want to access. Notice the details of that experience.

4. Associate the circle with the experience. Imagine stepping into the circle while recalling the memory. If you prefer, remain seated and imagine entering it mentally.

5. Step out and change focus. Move your attention to something neutral.

6. Test the exercise. Imagine stepping back into the circle. Notice whether the memory or associated feeling returns.

7. Future-pace the situation. Imagine the upcoming event and identify a moment when you might benefit from recalling the resourceful experience. Consider what practical action you would take in that moment.


You can associate more than one resourceful memory with the circle. The exercise is a form of mental rehearsal, and the response may vary. If the exercise increases distress, stop and choose a neutral activity instead.


collapsing anchor

What Is Collapsing Anchors?Collapsing anchors is an NLP technique intended to associate an uncomfortable state with a more resourceful state. Practitioners typically set one cue for a resourceful experience and another for an unwanted experience, then activate both cues together.


For example, someone might notice that they become frustrated when a parent repeatedly asks what they are doing. They could explore a more useful response, such as calmness or assertiveness, rather than automatically reacting with irritation.


A simplified exercise might involve:


1. Identifying the situation and the response the person wants to change.

2. Choosing a resourceful alternative, such as calmness or confidence.

3. Recalling an experience associated with that alternative and choosing a cue for it.

4. Taking a break before briefly reflecting on the unwanted response.

5. Using a separate cue to represent that response, if doing so feels manageable.

6. Exploring the two cues and noticing whether the resourceful memory offers another perspective.

7. Considering a practical response to use when the situation occurs again.


Traditional NLP protocols may involve activating both anchors simultaneously. However, there is insufficient evidence to claim that this procedure reliably neutralises negative emotions or creates new neurological choices. It should not be presented as a treatment for trauma, phobias, or other mental health conditions. If recalling the unwanted experience brings up intense distress, do not continue the exercise alone. A qualified mental health professional can help you explore the situation safely.


Collapsing Anchors: A Practitioner-Oriented Outline


For trained practitioners who use this exercise as a coaching technique, the conventional sequence is:


1. Establish rapport and clarify the desired outcome.

2. Explain the procedure and obtain informed consent, including explicit permission before any touch.

3. Identify the unwanted response and a suitable resourceful alternative.

4. Elicit and anchor the resourceful state; stack additional resourceful experiences if appropriate.

5. Break state.

6. Briefly elicit and anchor the unwanted state using a distinct cue, without intensifying distress unnecessarily.

7. Activate both cues according to the chosen NLP protocol and observe the person’s response.

8. Release the cue associated with the unwanted state first, then release the resource cue.

9. Test the response carefully and discuss what the person noticed.

10. Explore a practical plan for responding differently in the future.


These are steps from an NLP practitioner framework, not a validated clinical protocol. Visible changes in posture, breathing, or facial expression do not by themselves prove that an emotional state has been resolved.

chaining of anchors

What Is Chaining Anchors?


Chaining anchors is an NLP technique intended to move through several intermediate states between a current unwanted state and a desired state. It is often presented as an alternative to collapsing anchors when the change feels too large to make in one step.


For example, a person who feels stuck and procrastinates may find it difficult to move directly from feeling overwhelmed to feeling motivated. An intermediate sequence could be:


Overwhelmed → willing to take one small step → curious → engaged → motivated to continue.


The exact states will depend on the person. The purpose is to identify transitions that feel realistic rather than demanding an immediate leap from distress to confidence.


How to Design a Chain


NLP training commonly recommends the following considerations:


1. Identify the present state and the desired end state.

2. Choose a small number of intermediate states, often three or four.

3. Make the first transition achievable from the present state.

4. Ensure each intermediate state leads naturally towards the next.

5. Choose states that are accessible in the present rather than dependent on someone else’s future actions.

6. Avoid steps that are too large or that feel unrealistic.

7. Check that the sequence is appropriate to the person’s circumstances and goals.

8. Consider whether each state is genuinely useful, rather than simply choosing a state because it sounds positive.


For instance, a person who is anxious about studying might begin with willingness, move to curiosity, then concentration, and finally a sense of progress. Another person may need a different sequence.


Chaining Anchors: Basic Process


1. Establish rapport and agree on the desired outcome.

2. Identify the present state.

3. Identify the desired end state.

4. Explain the exercise and obtain consent.

5. Choose the intermediate states.

6. Decide the order in which the states will be explored.

7. Associate a distinct cue with each state, using recalled experiences or appropriate visualisation.

8. Take a neutral break between states.

9. Practise moving through the cues in sequence, noticing whether each transition feels natural.

10. Test the sequence and revise any step that feels too difficult or artificial.

11. Imagine a future situation in which the sequence could be useful and identify a concrete action to take.


Traditional NLP chaining protocols use specific timing and release instructions when activating the anchors in sequence. These instructions are part of the practitioner method, not a scientifically established guarantee that the states will automatically chain together.

process


How Can an Anchor Be Extinguished or Changed?

n anchor may weaken, change meaning, or stop producing the same response as a person’s experiences and context change. There is no single duration for which an association will last.

NLP training describes several methods for changing an unwanted association. Some overlap conceptually with broader learning and psychological techniques, but the terms should not be treated as interchangeable.


1. Gradual Exposure and Systematic Desensitisation


Systematic desensitisation is a behavioural approach historically associated with Joseph Wolpe. It combines gradual exposure to a feared situation with relaxation or another coping response. For example, a student who feels anxious when looking at algebra problems might begin with a manageable step, such as viewing one simple equation while using a learned calming strategy. They can gradually work towards more challenging material as their confidence develops.


This is not the same as simply suppressing an unwanted memory. Exposure-based interventions should be appropriately planned, particularly when the fear is severe or connected to trauma.


2. Reframing the Experience


Reframing involves considering a situation from a different perspective. A person who interprets a mistake as proof that they are incapable might explore a more balanced interpretation: the mistake identifies something they can practise.

A changed interpretation may alter the emotional meaning of the situation, although it does not guarantee that the original feeling will disappear.


3. Pairing a Cue With a Different Experience


NLP practitioners may use collapsing anchors to pair an unwanted cue with a resourceful experience. This is intended to create an alternative association.

The effect is not guaranteed, particularly when the cue is connected to a deeply distressing experience or a strong learned fear.


4. Chaining and Mental Rehearsal


Chaining anchors and mental rehearsal can be used to practise moving through manageable steps towards a desired response. For example, a student might rehearse noticing anxiety, taking a breath, reading the first question, and beginning with one manageable task. This approach is most useful when it is paired with real-world practice rather than treated as a substitute for it.


Important distinction: Phobias, trauma-related responses, and other significant mental health difficulties may require evidence-based professional treatment. NLP anchoring should not be represented as a proven method for extinguishing these conditions.

people as anchors

How Do People Become Anchors for Us?


People can become associated with particular emotional experiences through repeated interactions.


Imagine a friend who listens when you need to discuss a problem, recognises your efforts, and encourages you during difficult situations. Over time, seeing that friend’s face or hearing their voice may remind you of feeling understood and supported.


Conversely, if a relative repeatedly belittles your efforts, seeing their car arrive may bring back memories of criticism or feelings of inadequacy.


It is not necessarily the person’s presence alone that determines the response. Past experiences, expectations, the current situation, and the meaning we give to the interaction all contribute. Recognising these associations can help us reflect on our reactions. It does not mean that every emotional response is irrational or that we should ignore genuine problems in a relationship. Sometimes discomfort is an important signal that a boundary needs to be established.


How Can You Practise Anchoring in Everyday Life?


The following activities are designed for personal reflection. They are not diagnostic exercises or substitutes for mental health care.


1. Identify Your Existing Anchors


Make a list of cues that remind you of different experiences. Consider visual, auditory, bodily, smell, and taste-related cues.

For resourceful experiences, recall the memory from your own perspective. For unpleasant experiences, reflect at a comfortable distance rather than forcing yourself to relive the event.


Ask yourself:


  • What cue brings this experience to mind?

  • What do I remember feeling?

  • Does the association help me, hinder me, or simply remind me of the past?

  • Is there anything about the present situation that differs from the original experience?


2. Notice Anchors in Everyday Interactions


Pay attention to how sounds, gestures, expressions, places, and familiar routines influence your own reactions.

You may also notice cues that other people respond to, but avoid assuming that you know their internal state. Ask rather than infer, and do not deliberately use another person’s emotional associations to manipulate them.


3. Create a Relaxation Cue


Choose a simple cue, such as a word like “relax,” a gentle finger movement, or an image of a peaceful place. When you are already reasonably calm, practise slow, comfortable breathing and bring the cue to mind. Repeat the exercise at different times and notice whether the cue reminds you of the calming experience.

Use the cue as a reminder, not as a demand that anxiety must disappear. If breathing exercises feel uncomfortable, return to your normal breathing and use another grounding activity.


4. Practise an Attention Cue


Choose a word or gesture that reminds you to bring your attention to the task in front of you. When you begin working, use the cue and identify one specific next step. For example, you might say “begin” quietly to yourself and open the document you need to work on. This exercise combines a cue with a practical routine. Its usefulness depends on practice and context, rather than on the cue alone.


5. Use Visual or Verbal Cues Respectfully


You can experiment with a personal visual reminder, a chosen phrase, or a consistent gesture to recall a useful state. When working with another person, explain the exercise and obtain their agreement. Avoid covertly setting anchors to influence their emotions without their knowledge or consent.


6. Review the Results


After trying an exercise, ask yourself:


Did the cue remind me of the intended experience?

Was the experience comfortable and useful?

Did it help me take a practical next step?

Would I like to change the cue or use a different approach?


Keeping a brief note of your observations can help you decide whether the exercise is useful for you.


Conclusion: How Can Anchoring Support Self-Awareness?


Anchoring in NLP is a way of exploring the associations between cues, memories, and emotional states. Everyday experiences already contain many such associations: a song can remind us of a relationship, a smell can bring back a childhood memory, and a familiar phrase can remind us of an important lesson. NLP techniques such as setting anchors, stacking resourceful memories, the Circle of Excellence, collapsing anchors, and chaining anchors are intended to make some of these associations more deliberate.


However, anchoring does not guarantee that a chosen emotion will appear instantly, and the claim that a single correctly timed cue reliably creates a lasting neurological response is not established. A systematic review of NLP interventions found limited evidence for health-related benefits and highlighted the need for better-quality research.

Used as a reflective exercise, anchoring may help people notice their associations, recall meaningful experiences, and rehearse how they would like to respond in a future situation. It is most responsible to treat it as one possible tool for self-awareness and mental rehearsal, alongside practical preparation and evidence-based support when needed.


Ultimately, awareness of our learned associations can help us ask a useful question: What does this cue remind me of, and what response would be most helpful in the situation I am facing now?

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This article on 'Anchoring' has been contributed by Priya Pandey who is a student of Art's in Psychology, from St.Mira's College. and peer reviewed by Ishita Vashisht who is a psychology student from Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Delhi University


Priya and Ishita are both part of the Global Internship Research Program (GIRP), which is mentored by Anil Thomas.


Priya's future plan is to practice as a professional Counseling Psychologist and work in mental health sector


Ishita hopes to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology and understand human behaviour, their attachment styles and clinical disorders through her own lens.


GIRP is an initiative by (International Journal of Neurolinguistics & Gestalt Psychology) IJNGP and Umang Foundation Trust to encourage young adults across our globe to showcase their research skills in psychology and to present it in creative content expression.


Anil is an internationally certified NLP Master Practitioner and Gestalt Therapist. He has conducted NLP Training in Mumbai, and across 6 other countries. The NLP practitioner course is conducted twice every year. To get your NLP certification












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