Definition: Visualization is a technique of imagining positive images for promoting physical, mental and emotional wellness. If you are visually imaginative or a daydreamer you already have the tools to use visualization as a means to create positive and healing mental images. Visualization is often used simultaneously with meditation to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere. A therapist will help clients who experience difficulty on their own with this process by reading guided imagery scripts in a soft voice while the person is laying down or reclining in a quiet room.

There are also a vast variety of CDs on the market that do the job of the therapist. Turn on the stereo and let yourself be taken away to a place of contentment.

Also Known As: Guided Imagery

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