title: Guided imagery--a tool in child psychotherapy.
abstract: The author examines the historical development of the guided-imagery techniques. Although originally intended for adult patients, the application to child psychotherapy is discussed using case material. The methods, indications, contraindications, and special issues in adapting the techniques to children are detailed.
mesh_terms: D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005201:Fantasy; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D008297:Male; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*