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Guided Imagery Therapy

Guided imagery is a mind-body technique that supports relaxation, pain and anxiety through mental images and guidance.

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What is Guided Imagery Therapy?

Guided imagery is a mind-body method that contributes to relaxation, pain and anxiety management by guiding the patient toward soothing mental scenes with the help of a trained guide or audio recording.

It has been used as a supportive measure in preoperative anxiety, nausea and pain perception during cancer treatment, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. The level of evidence is moderate.

Its low-risk and low-cost nature is an advantage. It does not replace medical treatment; it is added to a holistic care plan.

Symptoms

Preoperative anxiety
Chronic pain support
Cancer treatment side effects
Sleep disturbance
Post-traumatic stress
Need for general relaxation
Stressful life events

Risk Factors

Psychotic disorder (caution)
Severe dissociative disorder
Untrained practitioner
Exaggerated expectations of recovery
Use as a substitute for medical treatment alone
Emergence of disturbing imagery
Communication barriers

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Should be used with a psychiatrist in serious mental disorders
  • Expert support is essential during active trauma treatment
  • Does not replace conventional treatment
  • Practitioner training should be questioned

Treatment Methods

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Counseling and information
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Goal setting
03
Sessions accompanied by a guide
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Home practice with audio recording or app
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Weekly or daily monitoring
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Integration with medical treatment
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Clinical follow-up and revision

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You can visit our Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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