title: Guided imagery: a strategy for improving relationships and human interaction.
abstract: Guided imagery, rather than being a revolutionary complementary or alternative therapy, has been utilised for centuries to alleviate suffering and promote wellness. Its efficacy has been studied and documented in physical, psychological and spiritual dis-ease. This article reviews relevant literature supporting the premise that guided imagery is a strategy that can be used for improving therapeutic relationships and is an example of holistic health care.
authors.affiliation: Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Johnstone
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006694:Holistic Health; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D019018:Imagery, Psychotherapy; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011788:Quality of Life