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Therapeutic imagery enhanced by hypnosis.

M S Torem1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Akron.

Psychiatric Medicine
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Imagery is a powerful, underused tool for healing and change in Western medicine. This review explores its history and encourages clinical adoption and creative application in diverse fields.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Imagery has a long history as a change and healing agent.
  • Its application in Western medicine and psychiatry is currently underutilized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical use of imagery as a therapeutic tool.
  • To encourage the adoption of imagery techniques in clinical practice.
  • To inspire the development of new imagery strategies for various fields.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of imagery in human change and healing.
  • Presentation of specific examples and techniques.

Main Results:

  • Imagery is a potent, yet underused, therapeutic modality.
  • The reviewed techniques offer a foundation for clinical application.

Conclusions:

  • Imagery holds significant potential for therapeutic intervention.
  • Further exploration and application of imagery are encouraged across medicine, sports, arts, and education.

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