Guided Imagery Therapy

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Guided Imagery is a form of hypnotherapy which uses visualization to improve an individual's emotional state of being by evoking feelings of relaxation. Based on the concept of mind-body connection this alternative technique is effective in reducing pain, stress and anxiety by integrating meditation with visualization. Under the direction of a therapist, persons struggling with addiction are able to tap into their subconscious in order to make emotional connections, thereby improving self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Other Potential Benefits of Guided Imagery During Addiction Treatment:

Effective emotional regulation and mood management
Improved ability to transfer learned skills to a variety of settings and situations as needed
Increased ability to self-soothe in stressful or anxiety-provoking situations
Greater self-control
Greater sense of optimism
Improved relationships and interpersonal skillsv
Better overall coping skills
Improved ability to self-motivate
Fewer emotional upheavals
Increased self-awareness
Less likeliness to engage in self-destructive or self-defeating behaviors
More positive, rational patterns of thinkingv
Less need for pain medication (for acute and chronic pain sufferers)
Decrease in recovery time following surgical procedures
Stronger immune functioning