Copyright © 2016 by Tijen Genco Guided Imagery as a Technique Tijen Genco, MS, PCC, MBB September 16, 2016
Copyright © 2016 by Tijen Genco
Guided Imagery as a Technique
Tijen Genco, MS, PCC, MBB
September 16, 2016
Copyright © 2016 by Tijen Genco
Learning Objectives
• Concept of subtle body
• Subtle body, subconscious, and superconscious
• Language of subconscious
• Guided Imagery (GI) technique
• Practice
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Class Initiation
• Getting to know you: Share
• Your name
• I have a desire to walk away from this session with…
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Exercise - 1
• Choose an image that generates relaxation response in your system
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Subtle Body• Esoteric Systems & Traditions
• Yogic• Tantric• Kabbalistic• Hinduism • Buddhist psychology of Tibet• Traditional Chinese Medicine• Japanese Shingon, etc.
• Subtle physiology• number of focal points such as
chakras, acupuncture points, tree of life etc.
• connected by a series of channels e.g. nadis, Acupuncture Meridians, etc.
• conveyance of breath (prana, vayu, ch'i, Ki).
• Understanding these invisible channels and points we can• determine the characteristics of
the visible physical form. • gains mastery over the physical
realm.
• Practice of various breathing and visualization exercises• manipulating and directing the
flow of vital force is possible
• Directing the vital force may lead to attaining higher states of consciousness, wellbeing, or liberation.
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gSubtle Bodies, Sub & Super ConsciousHuman Energetics
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Causal Body, Mental Aspect
Celestial Body, Emotional Aspect
Etheric Template, Higher Physical Aspect
Astral Body, Soul Aspect
Mental Body, Lower Mental (Ego) Aspect
Emotional Body, Lower Emotional Aspect
Etheric Body, Lower (Survival) Aspect
Your body is your Subconscious Mind, Dr. Candace Pert, Ph.D.
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The Language of the Subconscious Mind
• Subconscious is recognized as the source of • creativity, • intuition, • inspiration, • inner knowing, • interconnectedness,• spiritual enlightenment.
• In subconscious realm• reality shifts and expands,• create a matrix that is far
more elastic and multi-dimensional than is perceived by the conscious mind.
• The symbols and archetypes are • essential elements of the
collective unconscious• the universal intra-psychic
structuring device innate to humans
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Psychology Today: The Inner Language of the Subconscious Abigail Brenner M.D.
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What is Guided Imagery?
• Guided imagery
• is a gentle and powerful technique.
• focuses and directs the imagination in proactive, positive ways to generate certain impact.
• involve all of the senses and emotions.
• is beyond "mental" activity.
• engages the whole body-mind.
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How to Lead the Practice of GI
• If it suits with the client• suggestion for
keeping the eyes closed to enhance the focus on internal images.
• bringing the body-mind to a state of relaxation prior to starting the practice of GI
• offering of physical comfort such as lying down or sitting comfortably
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Metaphors and Archetypes
• Metaphor comes from Greek words methapherein, and metaphora that means to transfer
• a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
• a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
• Archetypes are universal, archaic patterns and images that derive from the collective unconscious and are the psychic counterpart of instinct according to Jungian psychology.
• They are inherited potentials which are actualized when they enter consciousness as images or manifest in behavior on interaction with the outside world.
• Unclear underlying forms or the archetypes-as-such from which emerge images and motifs such as the mother, the child, the trickster, and the flood among others.
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Exercise 2: Using Metaphors
• Explain how you are receiving this session up until this moment with a metaphor.
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5 mins individual reflection time/ 5 mins for group sharing
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Exercise 3: Using Archetypes
• Describe yourself with archetypal images.
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5 mins individual reflection time/ 5 mins for group sharing
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STRUCTURING GUIDED IMAGERY SESSION
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Safety first
• Possible Contraindications to consider:
• Relaxation techniques are generally considered safe for healthy people.
• Certain relaxation techniques might cause or worsen symptoms in people with epilepsy, certain psychiatric conditions, or with a history of abuse or trauma.
• People with heart disease to talk to their health care provider before doing progressive muscle relaxation.
• Understand the images to be used and their impact on the individuals
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Quality of Your Voice
• Your voice will carry much more information than the words you use
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Atmosphere and Clothing
• Atmosphere is also an input to the practice such as the temperature of the room and music in the background, etc.
• Clothing can restrict the body’s relaxation response.
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Grounding
• Start and end the practice with grounding imagery and/or sounds.
• Be sure your practitioners are grounded enough to leave the session.
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Topic and the Images
• Chose a topic
• Structure your words around the topic, similar to writing an article: opening, expansion of the subject and closure
• Chose symbols, images and archetypes that are relevant to your topic
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Exercise 4- Writing a Guided Imagery Session• Pick a topic:
1. Deep relaxation
2. Reducing anxiety
3. Forgiveness
4. Boosting self-confidence
• Write your 5 mins Guided Imagery Session
• Pick type of music to offer with the session
• Execute your session
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10 mins developing the session 35 mins group sharing and feedback
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Q&A
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References and Additional Reading Materials• References
• Psychology Today Blog
• Additional Reading Materials:
• The Call to Live a Symbolic Life- Carolyn Myss
• The Language of Archetypes – Carolyn Myss
• Energy Anatomy – Carolyn Myss
• Wheels of Life – Anodea Judith
• Your Body is Your Subconscious Mind
• Kabbalah Society Website
• Insight Yoga – Sarah Powers
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Practices in Newtown Yoga
• Monday evening classes: Yoga and Mindfulness
• Friday evening classes: Energy-based Yoga Practice and Chanting
• Workshops
• Themed Group Coaching Workshops
• Yoga Workshop
• Guided Imagery and Deep Relaxation Workshops
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