Dr. Daniel Monti answers the question: 'Learn Guided Imagery Techniques?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: Can I learn guided imagery techniques on my own or do I need to see a practitioner? Answer: Some ...

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 ...

It's a kind of a deliberate daydream. Guided imagery, or visualization, involves mental exercises aimed at allowing the mind to influence the health of the body. The patient imagines sights, sounds, ...

Patients’ self-reported pain and anxiety scores improved immediately after a clinical massage, while other patients who listened to a guided-imagery recording found the intervention to be very helpful ...

Researchers have found that self-guided positive imagery training can successfully combat negative emotions in our daily lives. This tool is so powerful that it also changes the way our brain ...

When Hurricane Irene washed away the bridge leading to her West Shokan home and offices, Dr. Carol Robin felt her pulse quicken and panic rise. How would clients reach her? Where could she work? How ...

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 – ...

Children have active imaginations, which physicians have learned can be put to good use to relieve chronic stomach aches. University of Arizona researchers found that children who learned relaxation ...

For such a simple concept, the pursuit of happiness is rather complicated. It's influenced by factors both major (job satisfaction and relationships) and minor (the length of the line at the coffee ...

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 ...