Imagery Therapy

Classified by NCI Thesaurus as Complementary or Alternative Medical Procedure
NCI Thesaurus NCIT:C15375

Imagery Therapy

Definition

A therapeutic exercise used in treatment of pain, hyperventilation, panic, and other conditions. The practitioner guides the patient into a semi-hypnotic state by verbally introducing positive and soothing images. It is as a form of distraction and attention therapy.

Also known as Guided Imagery, Imagery, Imagery Therapy — per NCIT

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