Imagery in the clinical setting: a tool for healing.
This article addresses the why and how of imagery and its relation with holistic theories. The description of clinical applications, program development, and research demonstrates successful interventions in virtually every area of nursing. Case examples show the profound healing that is experienced by the patient and the nurse simultaneously through this work. Imagery is harmless, is time- and cost-effective, and creates a healing partnership between the nurse and patient.
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Terry
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Beyond Ordinary Nursing, Certificate Program in Imagery, PO Box 8177, Foster City, CA 94404, USA. terry@integrativeimagery.com
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