guided imagery
Directed mental scenes
Guided imagery is a relaxation technique in which a person visualizes calming scenes or scenarios, often directed by a therapist, recording, or script.
The practice aims to reduce stress, manage pain, or prepare for challenging situations by engaging the imagination: The therapist used guided imagery to help her cope with anxiety before surgery.
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- mind's eyeInternal visualization capacity
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
- meditationFocused attention practice
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
relaxation therapy · progressive relaxation · inner calm · trauma recovery · pain management · mindfulness · mental simulation · mental rehearsal · auditory cues · memory recall · hypnotherapy · imagination · biofeedback · emotional resilience · spiritual healing · anxiety relief · depression treatment · yoga
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- meditationbreathing meditation, breath, breath meditation, mantra, breathing
- relaxation therapymassage, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- stress reliefrelaxation, deep breathing, stress relief, deep breaths, meditation
- guided activitiesguided tour, guided meditation, guided reading, guided hunt, guided trip
guided imageryfree association
Unfiltered verbal thought flow
stream of consciousness · wool-gathering · intrusive thoughts
guided imageryintrusive thoughts
Involuntary disturbing mental content
nightmares · flashbacks · rumination · obsessive thoughts · racing thoughts