The Positive Power of Imagery: Harnessing Client Imagination in CBT and Related Therapies

Copyright © 2011 Tammie Ronen

The Positive Power of Imagery: Harnessing Client Imagination in CBT and Related Therapies

Author(s): Tammie Ronen

Published Online: 17 MAR 2011 01:38AM EST

Print ISBN: 9780470683033

Online ISBN: 9780470979976

DOI: 10.1002/9780470979976

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The Positive Power of Imagerypresents the theory and practice of imagery therapy as a creative intervention that challenges therapists to learn the skills for creatively designing personalized exercises to match clients' specific needs, problems, and personalities.

  • Presents a unique integration of imagery therapy with CBT and positive psychology
  • Challenges therapists to develop imagery therapy techniques tailored to fit their individual clients' personalities and problems
  • Features case illustrations and guidelines for the use of imagery and metaphors for both adults and children

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xvii)

  2. Part I: Theoretical Background

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction: On Becoming a Therapist (pages 1–13)

    2. Chapter 2

      Thinking Like a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (pages 15–35)

    3. Chapter 3

      On Being a Positive Therapist (pages 37–53)

    4. Chapter 4

      Creativity: Who Needs It, and for What? (pages 55–72)

    5. Chapter 5

      Applying Developmental CBT with Children (pages 73–87)

  3. Part II: The Positive Power of Imagery

    1. Chapter 6

      Major Concepts Regarding Imagery (pages 89–105)

    2. Chapter 7

      Using Imagery in Psychotherapy: How, Why, and What for? (pages 107–122)

    3. Chapter 8

      Using Metaphors in Therapy (pages 123–135)

  4. Part III: Preparing to Apply Therapy through Imagery

    1. Chapter 9

      Getting Ready to Start: Relaxation (pages 137–148)

    2. Chapter 10

      Basic Guidelines for Conducting Imagery Therapy: From Setting to Termination (pages 149–167)

    3. Chapter 11

      Adapting Relaxation and Imagery to Children (pages 169–178)

  5. Part IV: Using Imagery While Assessing and Treating Clients

    1. Chapter 12

      Using Imagery for Assessing Clients throughout the Treatment Process (pages 179–197)

    2. Chapter 13

      Applying Imagery to Treat Past Events (Fears, Trauma, Posttrauma) (pages 199–215)

    3. Chapter 14

      Imparting Assessment and Awareness Skills for Changing Present Behavior (pages 217–234)

    4. Chapter 15

      Imparting Skills to Improve Present Coping (pages 235–250)

    5. Chapter 16

      Imparting Skills for Developing a Positive View of the Future (pages 251–262)

    6. Chapter 17

      Imparting Skills to Help Children Change: Further Guidelines and Case Illustrations (pages 263–274)

  6. Part V: Notes and Conclusions for Imagery Therapists

    1. Chapter 18

      Helping Therapists Help Themselves (pages 275–288)

    2. Chapter 19

      Summary: Limitations, Dangers, and Future Directions (pages 289–296)

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      References (pages 297–312)

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      Index (pages 313–320)

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