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 ===== Self-Concept, Scope & Category =====
-===== NLP Self-Concept Model & Steve Andreas' Scope & Category Theory =====
+==== NLP Self-Concept Model & Steve Andreas' Scope & Category Theory ====
-==== Introduction ====
 The NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Self-Concept Model and Steve Andreas'[([[https://steveandreas.com/|Steve Andreas]])] Scope and Category Theory are contributions to the field of NLP. These theories offer insights into how individuals perceive themselves and organize their experiences.
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 === Key Components ===
-  * **Beliefs**: Core convictions or assumptions about oneself and the world. These shape how individuals see themselves and their capabilities.
+  * **[[modal_operators_verbs#robert_diltschanging_belief_systems_with_nlp|Beliefs]]**: Core convictions or assumptions about oneself and the world. These shape how individuals see themselves and their capabilities.
   * **Values**: Deeply held principles that guide behavior and decision-making. They form the foundation of one's identity.
   * **Behaviors**: Actions and reactions that are expressions of one's beliefs and values.
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 The Self-Concept Model is used in therapeutic settings to help individuals reshape their self-identity by modifying limiting beliefs and aligning their behaviors with their values. This model is instrumental in personal development and achieving congruence between one's internal self-image and external actions.
+==== Steve Andreas' Criteria for Self-Concept ====
+When he began modeling self-concept, he created list of criteria for a useful self-concept. A useful self-concept is:
+  * Resilient, durable, and lasting (there when you most need it).
+  * Accurate (a good predictor of your attitudes and behavior for both yourself and others).
+  * Self-correcting and responsive to feedback.
+  * Unconscious (as in peak performance).
+  * Connecting with others, rather than separating.
+  * Free of self-importance, arrogance, and all the other signs of egotism.
 ==== Steve Andreas' Scope & Category Theory ====
-Steve Andreas, a prominent figure in NLP, developed the Scope and Category Theory to explain how people categorize their experiences and define the scope of their identities.
+Steve Andreas developed the Scope and Category Theory to explain how people categorize their experiences and define the scope of their identities.
 === Scope ===
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 === Interplay Between Scope and Category ===
 Andreas' theory highlights that the interplay between scope and category is crucial in shaping one's self-concept. A broader scope with well-integrated categories can lead to a more resilient and adaptable self-identity, while a narrow scope with rigid categories may result in a more fragile self-concept.
+==== Example: Transforming Self-Concept Using NLP ====
+=== Scenario ===
+Jane is a professional who struggles with self-doubt and feels inadequate in her career. She often thinks, "I'm not good enough," which limits her potential and affects her performance at work.
+=== Step-by-Step Process ===
+  * **Step 1: Desired Attribute**
+    Jane identifies an attribute she wishes to internalize: being "competent." Currently, she relies on external validation from colleagues and supervisors to feel competent. This dependence on external feedback often leads her to seek constant reassurance, which can be annoying to others. Jane tests this by asking herself, “Are you a competent person?” and notices a nonverbal response of hesitation and doubt.
+  * **Step 2: Self-Concept**
+    Jane thinks of a personality trait she already knows is true about herself: being "organized." She feels confident in her organizational skills even when things get chaotic or when others might not acknowledge it. When she asks herself, “Are you an organized person?” she feels a strong, positive nonverbal affirmation.
+  * **Step 3: Notice Submodalities**
+    Jane examines how she represents the trait of being organized. She realizes she has a vivid mental image of her neatly arranged desk and a clear internal voice affirming her organizational skills. This representation is durable and long-lasting. She also acknowledges counter-examples, like occasional moments of clutter, but these do not shake her overall belief in her organizational abilities (Incorporating counter-examples is essential for a healthy self-concept. Without them, the self-concept may lack a comprehensive set of real-life experiences, potentially leading to unrealistic standards and perfectionism).
+  * **Step 4: Map Across**
+    Jane now takes the desired attribute of being competent and begins to represent it in the same way she does her trait of being organized. She recalls instances of successful project completions, positive feedback from colleagues, and moments where she felt competent. She builds a comprehensive mental database of these examples. Jane creates a "summary representation" of her competence, perhaps an image of her leading a successful meeting or the feeling of confidence after finishing a challenging task.
+  * **Step 5: Future-Pace and Test**
+    Jane visualizes a future scenario where she needs to demonstrate competence, such as a critical project presentation. She experiences this context with her new internal representation of competence. She asks herself, “Are you a competent person?” and observes her nonverbal response, which now mirrors the strong, positive affirmation she felt with her trait of being organized.
+=== Explanation ===
+By following these steps[[https://www.andreasnlp.com/store/nlp-training-videos/building-self-concept/|Building Self Concept andreasnlp.com]], Jane transforms her self-concept from one of inadequacy to one of competence. She starts by identifying her desired attribute and recognizing her current dependence on external validation. By comparing this with a trait she already feels confident about, she learns how to internalize the desired attribute using similar representations. Through the process of mapping across and future-pacing, Jane internalizes the belief in her competence, leading to a more empowered and self-assured professional identity.
+  * **Scope**: Jane's scope initially includes only those contexts where she receives external validation. By expanding her scope, she includes more roles and contexts where she can feel competent independently.
+  * **Category**: Jane's initial category for competence relies heavily on external feedback. By redefining her category of competence to include internal validation and varied successful experiences, she strengthens her self-concept.
 ==== Applications ====
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+>  [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFwwWWuNYvIE3XeW869Q3KQbUtg4YUz3| Damon Carts' Youtube Playlist on Self Concept]]
 >  **Steve Andreas NLP Master Practitioner**: Self Concept
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+>  [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2s1kaZZ5J9QYvbUD64WT3Z2cqKwhMnS0|Steve Andreas NLP Master Practitioner Self Concept Youtube Playlist]]
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 Philosophically, categories are often viewed as fundamental structures of thought and reality. They help in understanding how we classify objects and ideas.
-  * **Aristotle's Categories**: One of the earliest and most influential discussions on categories comes from Aristotle. He identified ten categories that encompass all possible kinds of things one can talk about: substance, quantity, quality, relation, place, time, position, state, action, and passion.
+  * **Aristotle's Categories**: One of the earliest and most influential discussions on categories comes from Aristotle. He identified ten categories that encompass all possible kinds of things one can talk about: substance, quantity, quality, relation, place, time, position, state, action, and passion.\\ [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy91AvVMEx_-xUdEnXG9Cbv4FJ-GJb431|Aristotle's Categories - Youtube playlist]]
-  * **Kant's Categories**: Immanuel Kant proposed that categories are inherent features of the human mind that structure our experiences. He identified twelve categories, grouped under four headings: quantity, quality, relation, and modality.
+  * **Kant's Categories**: Immanuel Kant proposed that categories are inherent features of the human mind that structure our experiences. He identified twelve categories, grouped under four headings: quantity, quality, relation, and modality.\\ [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBMrOiAVMV4|Kant's Categories - Youtube]]
 === Scope ===
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   * Andreas, Steve. "Transforming Yourself: Becoming Who You Want to Be." Real People Press, 2002.
   * Andreas, Steve. "Six Blind Elephants: Understanding Ourselves and Each Other." Real People Press, 2006.
+  * Andreas, Steve. "Building Self-Concept." NLP Training Videos, Andreas NLP.
+  * Andreas, Steve. "Transforming Yourself: Becoming Who You Want to Be." Real People Press, 2002.
   * Dilts, Robert. "Encyclopedia of Systemic Neuro-Linguistic Programming and NLP New Coding." NLP University Press, 2011.
   * Hall, L. Michael, and Bodenhamer, Bob G. "The User's Manual for the Brain: The Complete Manual for Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification." Crown House Publishing, 2000.