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HW410 – Stress-Critical Issues in Management and PreventionSeminar 6
Dr. Hector R. Morales-Negron
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• Mental Imagery and Visualization
Chapter 20
Mental Imagery and Visualization
Chapter 20
Mental Imagery and Visualization
“ Imagination is more powerful than knowledge.” —Albert Einstein
“ Imagination is more powerful than knowledge.” —Albert Einstein
Mental Imagery: Using the imagination to observe (in the first person) images created by the unconscious mind for relaxation, behavior change, and physical restoration.
Mental Imagery: Using the imagination to observe (in the first person) images created by the unconscious mind for relaxation, behavior change, and physical restoration.
Visualization: A self-directed exercise in mental imagery; consciously creating images of success, healing, or relaxation for the purposes of self-improvement.
Visualization: A self-directed exercise in mental imagery; consciously creating images of success, healing, or relaxation for the purposes of self-improvement.
Guided Mental Imagery: An exercise in which one is guided through a series of suggestions provided by an instructor, therapist, or counselor to enhance one’s imagination for relaxation, restoration, etc.
Guided Mental Imagery: An exercise in which one is guided through a series of suggestions provided by an instructor, therapist, or counselor to enhance one’s imagination for relaxation, restoration, etc.
“Active imagination” (a form of visualization) is a term coined by Carl Jung to describe a mental imagery process where, in a lucid dream state or relaxed state, you consciously imagine the end of a recurring dream.
“Active imagination” (a form of visualization) is a term coined by Carl Jung to describe a mental imagery process where, in a lucid dream state or relaxed state, you consciously imagine the end of a recurring dream.
Mental Imagery ResearchMental Imagery Research
• Mental Imagery improves immune function• Mental Imagery improves injury healing• Mental Imagery decreases resting blood pressure• Mental Imagery improves sports performance• Mental Imagery promotes relaxation• Mental Imagery aids with cancer treatment• Many other benefits of mental imagery
• Mental Imagery improves immune function• Mental Imagery improves injury healing• Mental Imagery decreases resting blood pressure• Mental Imagery improves sports performance• Mental Imagery promotes relaxation• Mental Imagery aids with cancer treatment• Many other benefits of mental imagery
Suggested Guidesfrom Biofeedback
Researcher Pat Norris, Ph.D.
• Idiosyncratic Nature• Egosyntonic Nature• Positive Connotation• Kinesthetic/Somatic• Anatomically correct and accurate*• Constancy and Dialogue* Blue Print Aspect
Suggested Guidesfrom Biofeedback
Researcher Pat Norris, Ph.D.
• Idiosyncratic Nature• Egosyntonic Nature• Positive Connotation• Kinesthetic/Somatic• Anatomically correct and accurate*• Constancy and Dialogue* Blue Print Aspect
Mental Imagery as a Relaxation TechniqueMental Imagery as a Relaxation Technique
1. Tranquil Nature Scenes1. Tranquil Nature Scenes
2. Behavioral Changes2. Behavioral Changes
Figure 20.3. Many athletes use mental imagery (mental training, mental rehearsal) to complement their physical training. For amateurs and professionals alike, the mental skills of competition are extremely important for peak performance.
Figure 20.3. Many athletes use mental imagery (mental training, mental rehearsal) to complement their physical training. For amateurs and professionals alike, the mental skills of competition are extremely important for peak performance.
3. Healing Body Images3. Healing Body Images
Figure 20.4. A sketch made by Garrett Porter to help him visualize the healing process in his body. The small “Pacman” creatures (white blood cells) are destroying and eating his tumor, which he named “Planet Meatball.”
Figure 20.4. A sketch made by Garrett Porter to help him visualize the healing process in his body. The small “Pacman” creatures (white blood cells) are destroying and eating his tumor, which he named “Planet Meatball.”
Mental Imagery and Chronic Pain
Mental Imagery and Chronic Pain
Steps to Initiate Mental ImagerySteps to Initiate Mental Imagery
1. Assume a comfortable position2. Concentration* and focus (attitude)3. Visualization (bring an image to mind)
* Adding diaphragmatic breathing is often recommended to enhance this process. Sometimes adding an affirmation is beneficial, too!
1. Assume a comfortable position2. Concentration* and focus (attitude)3. Visualization (bring an image to mind)
* Adding diaphragmatic breathing is often recommended to enhance this process. Sometimes adding an affirmation is beneficial, too!
Color TherapyColor Therapy
Light TherapyLight Therapy
Best Application of Mental Imagery
Best Application of Mental Imagery
Questions?Questions?
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