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The imagination and psychological healing.

S W Jackson1

  • 1Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510.

Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Imagination, once viewed as a faculty prone to damage in psychopathology, has a significant historical role in psychological healing. Its dual potential for causing or curing disease highlights its enduring importance in mental well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • History of Medicine

Background:

  • The imagination was historically considered an internal sense influencing the balance between rationality and irrationality.
  • It was theorized as a cognitive faculty susceptible to damage in certain psychopathological conditions.

Observation:

  • During the Renaissance, imagination was recognized for its potent influence, capable of both inducing illness and promoting healing.
  • This dual capacity established its significance in the field of psychological healing.

Findings:

  • The role of imagination in psychological healing has been consistently recognized throughout history.
  • Notable attention was given to its influence in the works of Carl Jung.
  • Modern guided imagery techniques underscore the continued relevance of imagination in therapeutic practices.

Implications:

  • Understanding the historical and psychological impact of imagination is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies.
  • The concept of imagination's dual potential offers insights into psychosomatic processes.
  • Further research into guided imagery and its neurobiological underpinnings is warranted.

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