Clinical Applications of Integrative Imagery
Facilitated within a client-guide format or as self-care, guided
imagery is being used extensively in integrated medicine settings
such as private practice, hospitals, clinics, home care and hospice
to facilitate:
- Stress management and relaxation techniques
- Reducing anxiety
- Pain and symptom relief
- Preparation for labor and delivery
- Preparation for surgery and post-op pain control
- Potentiating the action of medication and treatments
- Minimizing side effects
- Dealing with chronic illness
- Empowering the patient
- Tolerating difficult procedures
- Accessing inner wisdom and guidance
- Accessing insights and inner resources
- Active participation in the healing process
- Addressing emotional expression or release
- Exploration/understanding of parts and aspects of the self
- Finding meaning in illness or crisis
- Enhancing coping skills
- Spiritual transformation
- End of life issues
Click to see notes from a Sample Integrative Imagery Session
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