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December 15, 2025 15 mins

Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson.

Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!"

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Now, let's get started...

Ever wondered how a song, a scent, or even a festive conversation could act as an 'anchor' to evoke certain feelings? We're going to uncover the concept of 'anchoring' and demonstrate how it can be used to trigger uplifting responses and diminish negative ones.

Welcome to another session in our free ten part training course, Neurolinguisitc programming in residential youth work. Every week I'll deliver what I call commutable chunks of information. I aim to offer amazing ideas that you can listen to on the bus and practice at work.

I'm your host, Michael Dawson, welcome back to another exciting episode of our Action Factory podcast.

Today, we'll be diving deep into the transformative power of Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP, in the realm of youth work.  

Discussing:

- The concept of 'anchoring' in NLP.

- The use of anchoring in various fields, including stand-up comedy and sports.

- How anchoring can be used in youth work.

- Practical applications of anchoring in your interactions with young people.

As the festive season is just around the corner, we'll also discuss how holiday conversations can serve as anchors for pleasant memories and experiences.

Get ready to not only understand the theory of anchoring but also to learn its practical applications in your interactions with youth. So, whether you're a seasoned youth worker or just starting your journey in this field, I hope this episode promises to offer valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your skills. 

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