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Heal Trauma Quickly Through Proven Guided Imagery Techniques
Trauma can linger in the mind for years, creating intrusive memories, anxiety, and emotional pain that seem impossible to overcome.
The Guided Imagery Cure offers a transformative method to resolve trauma by engaging the mind's natural power to process and heal. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Dr. Christopher Cortman demonstrates how guided imagery can alleviate the suffering caused by PTSD, grief, and other deeply rooted emotional wounds. This revolutionary technique empowers individuals to rewrite their narratives and finally achieve emotional closure.
Discover the Science and Stories Behind Guided Imagery. Dr. Cortman shares powerful case studies of patients who used guided imagery to heal from childhood abuse, combat trauma, and life-altering accidents. These real-life examples illustrate how reframing traumatic events through imagery can unlock the mind's ability to process and move forward. The book also explores the roots of guided imagery, tracing its foundations back to the pioneering work of Fritz Perls, the legendary founder of Gestalt therapy.
Essential Reading for Therapists and Trauma Survivors. Whether you're seeking to resolve your own trauma or looking for proven tools to help clients heal, The Guided Imagery Cure provides a step-by-step guide to using this evidence-based technique. Therapists will gain valuable insights into how guided imagery can supplement traditional talk therapy, while individuals will discover a powerful method to confront and release unresolved pain.
Inside, you'll find:
Step-by-step techniques for using guided imagery to resolve trauma and reduce anxiety
Case studies demonstrating how imagery can lead to emotional closure and healing
Best practices for applying guided imagery in clinical and personal settings
This book is ideal for therapists, counselors, and anyone seeking a proven method to break free from trauma and reclaim their life. Perfect for readers interested in trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, mindfulness techniques, guided visualization, and mental health strategies.
Contents
Contents
Introduction: The Best Trauma Busting Technique No One Is Using
1. What Is Guided Imagery?
2. Origins of Guided Imagery
3. Treating Trauma with Guided Imagery
4. Healing in the Wake of Suicide
5. Overcoming Grief
6. Miscellaneous Applications: Applying Guided Imagery for Virtually Anything that Ails You
7. Treating Sleep Disorders
8. Sports: Improving Your Game
9. How to Do a Guided Imagery
10. When Imagery Doesn't Work?
11. Future Implications: Where Do We Go from Here?
Acknowledgments
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