Guided Imagery for Healing

Calm your mind. Support your body. Heal with confidence.

Facing surgery, recovering from illness, or navigating the stress of medical procedures can feel overwhelming. But you have more power than you think. Guided Imagery for Healing is a clear, practical guide to using guided imagery - a gentle, evidence-based mind-body practice - to reduce anxiety, ease discomfort, and support your body's natural healing.

Written by nurse anesthetist and holistic nurse Becky Stevens, this book combines over 30 years of clinical experience with practical, research-based strategies patients can use right away.

• The science and benefits of guided imagery - how it works with your mind and body to create calm and healing.

• Step-by-step instructions for practicing guided imagery, even if you're brand new to relaxation techniques.

• Ready-to-use scripts for healing, preparing for surgery, and calming brief medical procedures.

• Complementary practices including breathing, progressive relaxation, affirmations, music, and aromatherapy.

• Personalization tools: Worksheets to create your own ideal surgical visualization, plus a Healing Plan to help you commit to daily practice.

• Practical tip sheets for using guided imagery in public places, overcoming common challenges, and weaving imagery into everyday life.

• Reflection questions at the end of each section to help you integrate learning into your healing journey.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, recovering from illness, or simply looking for more peace and balance in your life, this book will give you the tools you need to actively participate in your healing.

Your mind is a powerful ally. Guided imagery can help you use it.