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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