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Chapter I
Introduction to theStuttering Matrix &
States of Mindp. 20
The Stuttering Matrix How does stuttering/ blocking happen? How does the brain learn to block/ stutter
in certain situations and not in others? What structural components of the brain
function in order to create blocking/ stuttering?
How do the structural components of the brain function together in order to create blocking/ stuttering?
p. 30
The “Matrix” Michael utilizes this term from
“mathematics” and the movie by that name. Root of the term – “womb” It is a great metaphor for how the brain
works. We use the term to summarize the vast
numbers of “mental frames” or thinking patterns that operate primarily unconsciously. p. 30
1. We begin with Meaning which is the determinant of:2) Your concept of your Self.3) How you understand your
Resourcefulness.4) Your relationship with Time.5) Your relationship with Others.6) Your view of the World you live in.7) Your understanding of your higher
Purpose and Intentions.p. 30
Meaning
Self
Power
Time Others
World
Purpose
p. 31
Figure 1:1The Matrix Circle.
Figure 1:2Paschal Gambardella, Ph.D.
Pow
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Self
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Meaning
Intention
State pgc211501 p. 32
Figure 1:3It all begins with a “State.”
Stimulus
Response
Physiology
Movie
Mind
Body
A Neuro-Linguistic State
p. 33
We live in these states. They govern our perception,
communication, behavior, memory and learning.
Thus, they color our lives by determining how we respond to and live in our world.
Our frames of meaning determine our states.
p. 33
The invisible becomes visible
This training is about how to make these unconscious frames come out in the open and be visible.
We will learn that we have enumerable frames embedded within frames of meaning.
The Matrix Model will assist us in separating out these frames of meaning.
p. 34
Creating Meaning with Movies States of Mind drive behavior. In blocking you have states of mind
composed of fear and anxiety? But in fluency you have states of
mind composed of calmness, focus on what you are saying (instead of how you are saying), relaxation, enjoyment, etc.
p. 35
Some Questions What kind of movies do you create in
your head when your are blocking? Movies of fear? Embarrassment? Anxiety? Depression? Shame?
What kind of movie do you create in order to be fluent?
What are the differences between the two?
p. 35f
Figure 1:4
p. 37
Further Distinctions of Movie
Inside the movie we find further distinctions.
This structural truth may have major implications for being resourceful.
Do you make your pictures big, bright, in full color, up close?
Do you see yourself in or out of your unresourceful movie? Resourceful?
p. 38
Associating/ Dissociating Associating – when you recall the
movie you do not see yourself in it. Dissociating – when you recall the
movie you see yourself in it. Associating tends to intensify
emotion. Dissociating tends to remove
emotion but not always.p. 38
Movie Qualities We not only associate/dissociate inside
our movies, we have other distinctions as well.
In NLP these are called “submodalities.” We all them qualities of the movie. These qualities distinguish the modalities
(VAK) and give our brain specific distinctions for how to feel and respond.
p. 38f
Table 1:1 Qualities Visual
Brightness Focus Color Size Distance Location Associated/ Dissociated
Kinesthetic Location Pressure Temperature Shape
Auditory Pitch Continuous/ Interrupted Associated/Dissociated Tempo Volume Rhythm Duration Distance Location Clarity
p. 39
Movie Qualities are Abstractions
One can find nerve cells and even identify the neuro-transmitters.
But, can one find a picture, a feeling, a sound, a smell or a taste? No!
Neither can one find a word or words. This means, they only have the
meaning we give them. This means they are absent until we
think them.
Exercise: Editing Your Movies
1. “B” imagine two experiences: one resourceful and the other unresourceful.
2. “B” will create a picture of each.3. “A” will elicit the visual qualities of each.4. “B” will change unresourceful to
resourceful using these qualities.5. “B” may wish to do further editing of
new image.p. 40
Foreground/ Background In every picture, image, and movie
that we are seeing, some things are in the foreground and others in background.
When we foreground problems – they become bigger and more problematic.
When we foreground resources – we become more skilled, competent and bold.
pp. 40-41
Figure 1:5
p. 41
In order to see the young girl, the old woman must go in the background.
In order to see the old woman, the
young girl must to go in the
background
Exercise: Foreground/Background1. Detect the foreground/background
structure.2. Become aware of your own foreground/
background patterns.3. Decide to take charge of switching the
images.4. Commit yourself to foregrounding
resources.5. Swish the background to the foreground.
pp. 43-44
Language – Words about the Movie
Stimulus
Response
Movie
Mind
Body
The Creation OfA Neuro-Linguistic State
ExternalWorld
Weexperiencethe world
through ourfive senses.
We re-represent ourexperience on the screen of
our mind as a moviecontaining pictures (V),sounds (A), feelings (K)
smells (O) and tastes (G).
Language Meanings
Language Meanings
@
@
Etc.
@ We give meanings toour internal movies
with words. We don’tstop there, we keep
giving meanings aboutprevious meanings.
These languagemeanings
above the firstlevel determinethe qualities ofour movie andthe subsequent
state weexperience.
Figure 1:6p. 45
Figure 1:7 Levels of AbstractionThey determine the “Qualities” of our movies. Page 46
Getting “Out” of the Negative
State – I have to make that phone call and order that book. I blocked the last time I called that salesman. He does remind me of my dad. I was afraid of my dad. But, wait a minute. He isn’t my dad. And, I am a grown adult. I don’t have to worry about being called stupid by
my dad. Goodness, dad doesn’t even live in this town. How foolish of me to act as if I am a child. That
person isn’t my dad. I know how to speak without holding back. I don’t block when I talk to my dog. I know what I will do. If I start to get anxious when I
talk to him, I will just picture him as my dog. Hey, that just might work.