What is Guided affective imagery?
Guided affective imagery is a therapeutic technique used in psychotherapy to help individuals explore their emotions and thoughts. This technique involves the use of guided visualization or imagination exercises to help individuals access and process their emotions in a safe and controlled manner.
During a guided affective imagery session, a therapist may ask the individual to imagine a specific scenario or experience that is relevant to their emotional state. The individual is then guided through a visualization exercise that helps them to explore and process their emotions related to that scenario.
This technique is often used in the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Guided affective imagery can help individuals to develop coping skills and increase their emotional awareness, leading to improved mental health and wellbeing.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 