Wholeness is the overall perspective on healing at Mind-
The techniques used at Mind-
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Relaxation techniques are skills that can be utilized throughout one’s life to control anxiety, emotional responses, irrational thoughts and stress. Imagery can be used to assist and promote relaxation.
Guided Imagery is a multi-
Imagery can be used to alter physiological responses. The subconscious mind does not always know the difference between what is real or imagined. For example: just by thinking of eating a lemon, your mouth may begin to salivate. There is no real lemon, but your thought can create a physical response of producing saliva.
Thoughts can have a positive or negative effect on how your body responds to stress and illness. Imagery techniques can guide your body to respond in positive and effective ways to promote healing.
Imagery can help with relaxation and assist in decreasing blood pressure, headaches, blood flow and pain, just to mention a few of the physical effects. Conditions caused or worsened by stress respond well to imagery techniques. Athletes can improve their performance through learning effective guided imagery techniques.
Imagery can also be used to stimulate an inner dialogue process for problem solving. Through this experience an inner advisor may be used as a wise and creative guide.