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Therapeutic Imagery By: Anniston Pate. The Origin of Therapeutic Imagery. Therapeutic imagery has been around for centuries Chinese medicine American Indian traditions 19 th century. The Method of Therapeutic Imagery. Mind-Body connection
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The Origin of Therapeutic Imagery • Therapeutic imagery has been around for centuries • Chinese medicine • American Indian traditions • 19th century
The Method of Therapeutic Imagery • Mind-Body connection • If the energy flowing from the mind to the body is disrupted that is when illness occurs
The Purpose of Therapeutic Imagery • To wipe out any bad images, feelings, or emotions • Imagery can help with diseases such as: • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Substance abuse • Grief • Posttraumatic stress • Relationship issues
Does Therapeutic Imagery really work? • There are studies that show that imagery helps/cures diseases, but there are no facts
Websites That I Used • www.goodtherapy.org/.../guided-therapeutic-imagery • www.drweil.com/.../guided-therapeutic-imagery