What is Guided Imagery?
A relaxation technique in which words, sounds, etc., are used to evoke positive mental images, feelings, and thoughts.
What is Guided Auto Suggestion?
Guided Auto Suggestion is a cooperative interaction in which the participants responds to the suggestions of the therapist.
How Does it Work?
Often described as a sleep-like trance state, it is better described as a state characterized by focused attention, heightened suggestibility and vivid fantasies.

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What Effects Does This Have?
The experience can vary dramatically from one person to another. Some individuals report feeling a sense of detachment or extreme relaxation during the session, while others even feel that their actions seem to occur outside of their conscious volition. Other individuals may remain fully aware and able to carry out conversations.
What Can It Be Used For?
The following are just a few of the applications that have been demonstrated with research:
- The treatment of stress and anxiety
- The treatment of chronic pain conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- The treatment and reduction of pain during childbirth.
- The reduction of the symptoms of dementia.
- May be helpful for certain symptoms of ADHD.
- The reduction of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Control of pain during dental procedures.
- Elimination or reduction of skin conditions including warts and psoriasis.
- Alleviation of symptoms association with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
