Are you curious about what really goes on in the NLP4Kids training, and how it differs from standard NLP?

You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions I get asked, especially when people are considering the Silver Level training. So today, let me take you behind the scenes…

The Difference Between NLP and NLP4Kids

The Silver Level training is where we begin to dive deep into applying NLP strategies specifically for children and young people.

If you’ve already done some kind of NLP training before, you’ll know that the techniques can sometimes feel a little… clunky. There are complicated terminologies, long-winded processes, and a step-by-step sequence that’s not always easy to follow—especially not if you’re under 18!

That’s where NLP4Kids changes the game. Our children’s franchise doesn’t just use NLP, it transforms it.

We didn’t just shrink NLP down for children – we redesigned it from the ground up to meet their unique emotional needs.

I started by identifying which processes were genuinely useful for young people. After all, a child’s challenges are often worlds apart from those of an adult. I took apart every step of those original techniques to find what was essential, what could be ditched, and what needed to be added to make them both digestible and emotionally relevant for a younger audience.

It was like performing a surgical dissection—looking at each part of a process and saying, “Is this vital? Or is it just fluff?” In some ways, it’s similar to strategy elicitation in NLP: isolating what actually works, not just what we’re used to doing out of habit or tradition.

The result? A refined, restructured, child-centred approach to NLP that goes beyond what typical NLP training offers. And the best part is, it’s not just theory. These strategies were tested and refined over years of working directly with children before they ever made it into our training programme.

Scientific Proof That It Works

Unlike most NLP approaches, which are often supported by anecdotal stories and testimonials, NLP4Kids is different.

We’ve got the scientific data to back it up.

Ten of our NLP4Kids techniques were included in a university-led research project with BPP University, looking into how NLP-based strategies can help children aged 7-11 reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Using the Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS), the results showed a scientifically significant improvement in the mental wellbeing of the young participants.

That means when you train with us, you’re not just learning powerful techniques – you’re learning techniques that are backed by real-world results.

This isn’t just theory – it’s evidence-based practice with proven results for children’s mental health.

When you become part of the NLP4Kids children’s franchise, you gain access to a toolkit that’s unlike anything else out there. You’ll learn how to work with young people in a way that resonates with them, engages them, and truly works.

And the next opportunity to step into this role is coming soon…

The Silver Level training will take place in August 2025. This is your chance to become a licensed practitioner and start making a tangible difference in children’s lives. But remember – there’s a substantial amount of pre-course study to complete, including assessments and 70% of this needs to be done before you attend the live training.

So if you’re serious about joining our mission and making a positive impact, now is the time to get started.

by Gemma Bailey (with the help of Ai)

Becoming a Licensee