Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that involves dwelling on a positive mental image or scene. It is a tool that psychotherapists use, but a person can also teach it to themselves and use it at ...

When it comes to meditation and relaxation techniques, deep breathing is a good go-to — but it’s not the only mindfulness tool at your disposal. You can also tap into the power of your imagination ...

Applied relaxation is a general term for mind-body exercises used to diminish generalized anxiety. Relaxation techniques include sustained deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery ...

This mindfulness technique taps the power of vivid visualization and your five senses, and may promote relaxation, increase motivation, improve mood, and more. Imagine that you’re in a place where you ...

Guided Imagery is a gentle process of accessing clarity by exploring images that arise naturally from within. This skillful exploration of images from our imaginations and relaxing in the comfort of ...

You may have heard of guided imagery: a technique involving visualization used for various purposes related to physical and mental well-being. One interesting specific use is guided imagery for pain ...

Therapeutic relaxation offers modest relief of psychological distress for cancer patients, but the benefit of the behavioral approach may be greater if applied selectively to patients who screen for ...

This is Present Tense, a series on mindfulness for busy people (read: all of us). Whether you're at work, on a walk, or hanging with loved ones, mindfulness can help you stay connected and engaged – ...

A virtual reality pain management intervention worked as well as guided imagery among children and young adults undergoing unsedated procedures, according to a study published in JMIR. However, the ...

The fight against cancer is an ever-intensifying battle, with staggering statistics painting a daunting picture. In 2023 alone, the Global Cancer Observatory recorded a staggering 19,976,499 new cases ...