Master Practitioner, Professional Guild of NLP

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Welcome to my web site!

This web site has two principal purposes.

The first is to act as a resource base for people interested in the behavioural sciences - professionals, researchers, students, politicians, journalists, people motivated by ‘hot potato’ single issues...basically, anyone interested in understanding what makes people think and behave as they do. The site is of particular interest for those interested in how it all fits together...how it all can be integrated.

And also, of course, how the various theories, models and therapeutic techniques can be applied practically to help change people’s lives for the better.

I coined the term 'Integrated SocioPsychology' in 2004 for a comprehensive and cohesive approach I intuited could align and integrate all the different (and all too-often bickering!) disciplines in the behavioural sciences.

To make cohesive sense of all the models and interventions in the behavioural sciences and the complimentary 'hard sciences' (Biology, Neuroscience), I am using Spiral Dynamics - and the Graves Model on which it is based - to underpin Robert Dilts’ Neurological Levels structure and develop the approach I think of as Integrated SocioPsychology. The Dimensions of Temperament construct of Hans Eysenck serves well to describe individual temperamental dispositions while the framework of 4Q/8L enables multi-context 'big picture' views.

More on the cutting-edge theories and concepts which feed into Integrated SocioPsychology can be found in the Models, Articles, Bio-Cognitive, Social, Learning, interactive FAQs, Glossary and MeshWORKS pages.  Practical applications can be found (alongside theory) in the Lifespan, Interpersonal, Global, Business, Society and Mental Health pages. My Blog often contains shortish pieces relevant to these kinds of issues. The Blog is very important to me as it allows quick, intuitive responses to whatever strikes me. The Blog is interactive and visitors are invited to make  comments and constructive criticisms in response to my posts. It is often through sharing, challenging and debate that we learn. As Gregory Bateson (1972) said: “Knowledge comes from but a single perspective. Wisdom comes from multiple perspectives.”

This web site carries a real flavour and much information as to how Integrated SocioPsychology is being developed (by myself and others). However, greater detail and elaboration can be found in my book, ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You: an Integrated SocioPsychology Guide to Personal Fulfilment & Better Relationships’.

See Using this Site for guidance on how to make the most of it as a resource base.

If, after studying what’s on this site, you feel you have something valuable to contribute to ideas on how Integrated SocioPsychology will/should develop, please get in touch via the Contact page to discuss this.

                                         So, what on earth is a 'SocioPsychologist'?
The second purpose of this site is to tell you about me, what I’ve done and how I can help you

A 'sociopsychologist' is essentially me(!)...or someone who shares something of my approach to understanding the 'human condition'. Deeply versed in all forms and schools of Psychology, increasingly a sociologist by way of a long-running interest in political science and increasingly an understanding of the critical impact Biology has upon behaviour, both individually and collectively.,,,

I readily acknowledge a range of 'gurus', both living and dead, whose work taken singularly is far more important than anything I have conceived, I delight in a wide spectrum of alliances with like-minded thinkers and I search constantly for those who can expand and/or enhance my own understanding. I am thrilled that this site contains contributions from several 'guests' who could also be described as 'SocioPsychologists'.

In the 'olden days' they would have called people like me 'wizards' - people who made things change. People who caused people to change. Since just about everything that happens in a society - other than the weather and other 'acts of God' - is the result of actions (or inaction!) by people, change (for better or for worse) is to do with people.

It's been said that I can change people. I can't, really...honest! However, I can assess someone's readiness for change and, if that change is right for them, assist them to make the change. Also I can help people resolve issues by getting to the core factors and by looking at things from different perspectives.

And since organisations are only structures containing people and their cultures, I can help assess and facilitate change and resolve issues at an organisational level too.

                                      How did I come to be this 'SocioPsychologist'...?
I have been studying the behavioural sciences and their applications to 'real life' since my first year at university many (many!) years ago. However, the key turning point was being trained in Spiral Dynamics to Level II by the model's developers, Don Beck & Chris Cowan. This, combined with my training as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), my studies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and teaching Psychology and Sociology to A-level (and studying way beyond!), provides me with arguably the most advanced mapping of the human condition currently available.

With this mapping, it is possible to understand what motivates people to think and behave in different ways at different times and to identify what the triggers for change may be. Thus, it is possible to create strategies for change.

Additionally, NLP provides a number of powerful 'therapy tools' with which it is possible to assist people through deep cognitive and emotional blockages to change. CBT is highly useful in embedding new and more positive ways of thinking; additionally Behavioural measures are often critical to deal with issues arising from temperament.

At an organisational level, I favour the Organisation LifeCycle approach (developed by Ichak Adizes - though I also refer much to the work of Larry Greiner), in conjunction with Spiral Dynamics and some of the NLP models, to facilitate the key stakeholders in understanding where their organisation is at and what the problems really are. It is then possible to decide what interventions are appropriate.

Using the Adizes model can be a vital element in structuring a 'MeshWORK' - Don Beck's concept for the macro application of Spiral Dynamics - as it provides powerful descriptors for 4Q/8L's Lower Right Quadrant. Clearly, though, a MeshWORK can be far bigger than an organisation - applying to a region, a country or potentially even a continent!

                                  What have I done/what do I offer/who do I work with?
A qualified teacher, with some 30 years experience in business and industry, I went into management consultancy & training at the end of the 1980s. In addition to winning the then-Department of Trade & Industry's highest commendation for Business Planning in the early-mid-1990s, I assisted 24 organisations to achieve Investors in People recognition and another 5 to achieve ISO 9000. However, my interests have moved increasingly onto 'SocioPsychological’ issues in recent years. After all, even successful Quality Management depends on people's attitudes!

At the beginning of 2001, encouraged by some teachers I had introduced to Spiral Dynamics and NLP, I returned part-time to teaching to learn for myself what the key issues were in modern-day Education. This has enabled me to map what in Spiral Dynamics and Neurological Levels terms is going on in classrooms and to work on some solutions. A Spiral analysis of many of the behaviour problems besetting Britain's classrooms is offered in the world-renowned schematic, 'A Downward Spiral...'.

When the chance came to teach (on a part-time basis) first Psychology and then Sociology to A-level,  it was a wonderful opportunity not only to expand and deepen my own knowledge and understanding but to help cultivate a new generation of psychologists, sociologists - and possibly even 'SocioPsychologists'! I found I enjoy teaching A-Level so much that I have added private tuition and online tuition to my portfolio of Services. See the Tuition pages for more information on my approach and the kind of support I offer to students.

From sociopsychological perspectives, I work on business development issues with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Such activities range from in-house facilitation of organisational leaders in strategic visioning and planning, to training of managers and supervisors in advanced leadership and management skills, to small group and one-to-one coaching.

See the Consultancy, Training and Coaching & Mentoring pages for a flavour of the services I provide and my approach to organisational growth issues. Amongst the Services pages, there are also several case studies of my work with different types of organisations.

Although I usually work under my own name, I do subcontract where appropriate and have worked for the likes of Hidden Resources Change Management Ltd, Cobus Business Services Ltd, Summit Consulting and David Burnby & Associates in the past. Increasingly important to me these day is my association with the Centre for Human Emergence UK.

For an overview of my career, visit the Career pages.

I also carry out one-to-one therapy work. This may occur as part of a management coaching session - or it may be arranged as a private consultation with the 'client'. I also provide therapeutic advice on relationship problems for couples and individuals. A slightly more limited range of issues can be tackled via telephone support. See the Personal Therapy pages. Again there are a number of case studies to demonstrate how I work and what I can do.

Periodically I run Integrated SocioPsychology workshop programmes introducing people to Spiral Dynamics, related NLP models such as Meta States and other key sociopsychological concepts such as Reciprocal Determinism. Visit ISP Courses to learn more about these workshops. The Events Diary lists such workshops and other ‘open’ events (various training programmes, speaking engagements, etc) which are hosted by myself or in collaboration with others.

So...

...Visitor, as you explore my site, ask yourself...

• What is it you want to achieve and why

• How will you know when you've got what you want?

• What do you need from others that will help you get what you want - and why should they help you?

• Since there is a cost to most things, what are you prepared to do or give up to get what you want?

...and, when you look at it globally and holistically, just what is it that stops you getting what you want or being who you want to be?

There are many ways I can assist you...get in contact *now* to find out more!

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“It should be required reading in local and national government departments!”

- Pamela Crofts, Hull, UK

My first book, 'Knowing Me, Knowing You: an Integrated Socio- Psychology Guide to Personal Fulfilment & Better Relationships', is available either as a handsome paperback (via Trafford Publishing) or free/budget-price PDFs to download from this site

The book looks first at how the mind works, as a means to enhancing personal well-being. Then it considers ways of using this knowledge to manage conflict and build positive relationships with your partner, children, work colleagues, etc

Whether your interest is in personal development, workplace issues, education, community politics or family arenas, 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' can help you manage yourself and your relationships that much better.

“Keith Rice has integrated a number of models and research into a meta- framework that can be used by individuals as a self help tool or by professionals in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, management and social work. This just may be the best psychology book published in a long time.
If you want to better understand people and organizations, read this book!"
- Bill Hajdu, Berkeley, California., USA

"At last! A book that captures a lot of the information that I have read and learned - a wealth of reading and ideas coming together... Excellent quality material."
- Dave Lowe, Hull, UK

Click here for more information about this groundbreaking book. Also to view the Contents pages and several sample extracts.

Dr L Michael Hall, developer of the Meta-States concept and Dr Don Beck, co-developer of Spiral Dynamics, are just two world-renowned authorities who have praised 'Knowing Me, Knowing You'. Click here to read accolades by them and others for this pioneering work.

"You can't build a building on thoughts - but you can build a better building by thinking!"

Updated: 27 January 2012

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10/09/11: new comment on the Blog: ‘The Riots: who’s right - Cameron or Blair?’

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26/05/11: comment on the Blog: ‘Is the Big Society in BIG trouble?’

30/04/11: Little Albert updated in Mental Health.

16/04/11: new comment on the Blog: ‘Well, are the Arabs ready for Democracy?’

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17/12/10: new feature, Is Racism Natural...?, added to Society.

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29/09/10: Social Learning Theory updated.

13/08/10: Humanistic Therapies updated in Psychopathology - Treatments.

27/07/10: Psychology as Science updated in Issues & Debates.

11/03/10: Hormones & Behaviour updated in Biological Psychology.

28/01/10: Emotional Factors in Forgetting updated in Cognitive Psychology.

08/11/09: ‘Genie’ added to Attachments in Lifespan.

24/09/09: Homosexuality: Nature or Nurture? updated.

21/08/09: ‘From Rule Britannia to Cool Britannia to Integral Britannia’ published in Integral Leadership Review.

04/07/09: ‘Can vMEMES cause Clinical Depression...?’ updated.

10/04/09: Hodgson Sealants case study updated.

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