WHAT IS GUIDED IMAGERY

Guided imagery is a kind of narrated, directed, healing daydream, usually set to soothing music. Although it has been called "visualization" and "mental imagery," these terms are misleading. Guided imagery involves far more than just the visual sense - and this is a good thing, given the fact that only about 55% of the population is strongly wired visually. Instead, imagery involves all of the senses and almost anyone can do this.

Neither is it strictly a "mental activity" - it involves the whole body, the emotions and all the senses; and it is precisely this whole-person focus that makes for its powerful impact.

Because imagery can slip under the radar of resistance to change, it can bring to bear much more of a person's strength and motivation to accomplish a desired end. So, subtle and gentle as this techique is, it can be very powerful, and becomes incrementally more effective over time.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Women and men touched by cancer or any life-altering illness
• Healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, technicians, social workers, psychotherapists, hospice workers, and alternative/complementary practitioners.
• People supporting friends or family coping with cancer or other illness

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

• You'll see how guided imagery dramatically demonstrates profound truths about the total merger of mind, body and spirit.
• You'll explore the newest research and clinical knowledge -- the biochemistry, physiology and psychology of how multi-sensory guided imagery is a best practice for people with cancer and other challenges.
• You'll experience firsthand the powerful, research-proven, gold standard imagery exercises, specifically designed to help oncology patients, by a world-renowned master of the craft.
• You'll get tips on how to make a guided imagery experience more efficacious, for both the narrator and the end-user.
• You'll hear a complete discussion of what patient reactions typically occur from a guided imagery experience.
• You'll hear typical questions, worries, concerns and reactions to guided imagery, and how to respond to them.
• You'll find new, effective ways to deal with pain, insomnia, anxiety and stress.

TESTIMONIALS
(March 23, 2007 - San Francisco)