Resource-oriented approach -
Phil Parker Lightning Process as an example
Phil Parker from London has developed the Lightning training program
Process (46-47). Parker is educated osteopathic, hypnotherapist and NLP-
coach. The program starts with a three-day seminar a four hours with 6-8
participants, most of whom have CFS. We find this training program
interesting for medical theory and practice (although there is not yet
performed scientific studies of effects and possible side effects)
because: 1) the theoretical basis of the program corresponds well
with the mentioned sustained-arousal model for CFS (13), as the train-
The gene focuses on interrupting the alarm mode and training new thinking patterns
regarding expectations, 2) reports of success, as though until
now not scientifically based, seem remarkable, 3)
The effect occurs quickly, often during the third seminar, and the effect
maintained by daily training, and 4) because of an extensive teaching
which is also available to GPs, is
The program is standardized and suitable for scientific evaluation
(48). It would therefore be very useful to have a randomized-
correct, controlled study on the effect of the Lightning Process.
The program includes teaching in psychoneuroimmunology and
stress research of particular relevance to the pathophysiology of CFS, if
how the persistent symptoms without improvement lead to abnormalities
patterns in the autonomic nervous system with altered production of
stress hormones that cause dysfunction in, inter alia, neurological,
immunological, digestive and muscular systems. Furthermore, under- [some problem with google translate?]
Seeing in the plasticity of the brain, about interactions between body and soul
about the meaning of passive and active language.
The training includes physical and mental exercises for the purpose
to stop the adrenal loop, ie interrupt the evil circle as well as train one
reactivation and stabilization of the neurological pathways that will allow
a more normal homeostasis. The training goes on individually and there
There is the possibility of short follow-up courses and telephone contact.
Many different training techniques are used, and maybe it is
the combination of all these elements, which is the new single-
These are known and tested within different treatment
NER. Our assessment is that Lightning Process has a salutogen approach,
It is far away from the pathogenetic reference frame (49-51). Below-
visors use resource-oriented language and active language, and course-
sterne is trained in this - no symptoms or diagnosis
sesprog, but exclusively focused on the strengths of the course participants.