For Ana M. Bastida of Miguel. March 12, 2018
Visualization is a technique used in psychological therapy to reduce stress and anxiety and bring the body and mind into a deep state of relaxation. Through this technique, a series of imaginary images are connected with positive emotions, which must serve to later change negative thoughts and achieve a state of well-being optimum. In this PsychologyOnline article, we talk about the visualization technique concept in overcoming stress and anxiety.
Visualization is a very useful tool for gain greater control of the mind, emotions and body as well as to effect the desired changes in behavior. It can be used to relieve muscle tension, as a concentration technique to control and eliminate pain, to enhance the success of many of the cognitive techniques already seen above ...
It is nothing more than learning to relax and vividly imagine different things or situations in the most realistic way possible and providing all the details that we can include, while generating control of our emotions, sensations, behaviors ...
We can use our imagination both to treat anxiety and to improve our resources and abilities. For this, it is recommended:
- Focus on other types of senses other than visual, such as touch, taste, hearing, and smell.
- Record a detailed description of the scene you want to imagine.
- Draw the scene you want to imagine, as a way to activate the visual details. Include objects and details that give the scene as realistic a meaning as possible.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
