The Science of Behavior Change
Emotion Based Change
Most change-based programs focus on the behavior of an individual, which is why so many fail. ALP is based on emotional drivers that create our motivation to change. This is far more likely to work. Our efficacy is up to 90%!
The Subconscious Mind
This is where we hold our deepest beliefs; our memories, and our emotions, all of which can be stored for decades and influenced by marketing tactics, or our friends and family. We may not even be aware of some of these thoughts.
The Liminal Space
The liminal space in our minds is the space between our conscious everyday decisions and the subconscious thoughts and feelings that drive them. Together we can access the thoughts and emotions that guide our actions and alter them.
Your Behavior
Our behavior is the tip of the iceberg. We are driven by a vast array of feelings and emotions, all of which have been based on previous experiences. Fixing this alone is like taking painkillers for a toothache. It does not address the underlying issues.
Affective Liminal Psychology™:
The Science of The System of Self
Affective: The Experience of Feeling or Emotion
The term "affective" pertains to emotions, feelings, or moods, particularly about how they are expressed, experienced, or influenced. Affective processes involve the subjective and emotional aspects of human experiences, encompassing a wide range of emotional states and expressions. In psychology and related fields, "affective" is often used to describe the emotional or feeling component of human behavior and mental processes. It can refer to the expression of emotions, emotional responses, or the impact of emotions on cognition and behavior.
Liminal: The Threshold Between Two States
The term 'liminal' denotes a transitional stage of a process. Liminality often precedes personal transformation. To truly understand the emotional drivers of our behavior, we must engage with the liminal, or in-between space.
ALP focuses on the spaces existing between the conscious and subconscious, between stimulus and response, between intention (or origin) and destination, and between our often false perceptions and our truest selves. It's within these spaces that we believe insights can be revealed and change occurs.
Psychology: The Study of Mind & Behavior
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior providing insights into human thought, emotion and behavior, allowing individuals to better understand themselves and society as a whole. ALP approaches psychological exploration from the simple theory that Affect is not simply a factor of behavior but, more often than not, the driving force behind our behaviors. And the path to changing our behavior and living a more peaceful, and joyful life, is through a shift in our emotional landscape, which occurs through the key dimensions of the liminal, or in-between spaces in our human experience.
“A crucial aspect of ALP is the understanding that our entire self, including our perception of self, emotions, thoughts, behaviors, actions, and the interaction between our mind and behavior, forms a system. A system we refer to as ‘The System of Self.’ ”