WHAT IS GUIDED IMAGERY?

The ability and power of the mind to help influence the body in healing is quite extraordinary, and at times, it seems unbelievable what can transpire with this powerful influence. This book presents information and guidance for applying a proven process called Guided Imagery, which will help you tap into this powerful influence for cancer treatment and recovery.

Guided Imagery has been called the language of the mind. It is a language that the mind can use to talk to the body, a language the body can understand immediately and without question. It is a way of communicating internally with the parts of ourselves that cannot speak in words.

Guided Imagery is an internal process that creates messages with images¨Cwhich will be fully explained later. These messages include directions and goals that are communicated to your entire body and/or any area you choose. For this reason Guided Imagery has been labeled a ¡°mind intervention with the body.¡± This intervention incorporates the power and resources of the mind to convey the positive responses and changes you desire.

Guided Imagery has also been described as the interface, or connection between the body and the mind because of the positive chemical and biological changes it can produce in the body. These changes are extremely useful in the successful treatment of and recovery from cancer.