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Second Position

Also known as:Other PositionEmpathy Position
Definition

One of the three primary Perceptual Positions in NLP. Second Position involves stepping into another person's perspective — seeing through their eyes, hearing through their ears, and feeling what they feel. It is the position of empathy and deep understanding. Taking Second Position allows a practitioner to gain insight into how another person is experiencing a situation, which is invaluable in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and therapeutic work.

Also Referenced By

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These terms reference Second Position in their definitions.

Term Details

Category

NLP

First Letter

S

Also Known As

Other Position

Empathy Position

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