The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
(NLP) as an intervention model for resolving family conflicts. The study was based on the idea that
trauma experienced by a client in childhood with his or her family of origin exerts a negative influence
on the client’s current family relations. The researchers of this study have attempted to promote the
application of NLP to the domestic family therapy field. Methods: This study was a case study with seven
families who have suffered from childhood traumas in their family of origin. Results: After a rapport was
established, NLP techniques were applied in the early stages of the family therapy processes, across an
average of 2-3 sessions, and the standard family therapy procedures were conducted for the rest of the
sessions. The therapeutic effectiveness of NLP was confirmed in all cases. In particular, the re-experiencing
of painful feelings, which is the main traumatic symptom, was substantially reduced. Empathetic
understandings from the clients' spouses or family members increased when they were allowed to watch the
NLP intervention process, which resulted in enhancing their relationships. Also, through sensory awareness
training helped them to improve mutual understandings. Conclusions: As a result, communication and
other relational coping skills were significantly improved, accelerating changes in family relations. The
conceptual bases of this study were the synesthetic characteristics of trauma, neuroplasticity, and the
concept of positive psychology. In addition, the theoretical basis and techniques of multigenerational,
experiential, narrative, and solution-focused family therapy models were integratively applied.