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Guided Affective Imagery (GAI) is a legally recognised psychotherapy method. In this method, the imagination plays an important role together with discussions with the client. It was developed by German psychiatrist Hanscarl Leuner, based on his research in guided mental imagery, "catathymic influences" (the interactio... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 132 |
84% |
| Anxiety | 4 |
100% |
| Depression | 3 |
100% |
| Migraine Headaches | 1 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (147
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Guided Imagery Reviews
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I found the Kelly Howell tapes helpful. Also Shirley Maclain's Going Within and just about everything by Thich Nhat Hanh.
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i have done this and it's helpful at the time it's done... it's very relaxing. i have a very visual imagination so it's fun. as far as "treatment" is concerned i don't know if it ever was able to really stick and get past what i suppose is the ptsd ...
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sometimes it can work but in house full kids dont work often
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it helped greatly by getting me to relax
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I dont' do this one either, it makes me feel weird ...
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Haven't done it in years, very positive experience I would love to get back into
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i use this when in crisis or need something to distract me right away. it helps me to keep cool and calm.
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(audio cd's)I think I have to use it more consistently and for a longer period of time
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I am using Herman's PTSD CD, and I think it has helped me connect more to my body.
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This helps with my anxiety, nightmares and flaskbacks.
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I think I've done this, well I guess it's more like "daydreaming" but it's very effective. Also, I visualize how things could be and it becomes reality. Sort of like a self fulfilling prophecy.
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I use a lot of guided imagery cd's to help me go to sleep. I have a lot of sleeping difficulties-going to sleep and staying asleep because of nightmares. At least the cd's help me to fall asleep.
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worked really well trying to get back to being able to do that
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question, for all im confused
Listen to this tidbit of Guided Imagery...it's a portion of the Healing Trauma Guided Imagery. http://www.healthjourneys.com/audio_spa_treatment.as... [More] -
Good Morning Everyone!
And now I am off to lead Dan through his Guided Imagery Relaxation. Hope I can stay awake. YAWN. [More] -
Guided Imagery
Yes, I love my Belleruth! I have 3 of hers, & highly recommend her. [More] -
Guided imagery for easing pain
I have used guided imagery for many years for many things. My experience is that it can take the edge off of pain, possibly by helping one relax. I've... [More] -
Guided imagery for easing pain
I've been using a CD daily for easing pain. It includes meditation, guided imagery, and affirmations. My doctor actually recommeded it - it's from ... [More]
