Guided Imagery for Groups: Fifty Visualizations That Promote Relaxation, Problem-Solving, Creativity, and Well-Being

by Andrew E. Schwartz

Guided imagery is a powerful tool for promoting change and growth within a group. Guided Imagery for Groups contains everything you need to use this technique with any audience, in any setting. Fifty scripts addressing issues

Genres: Counselling

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Green Heart Guidance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guided Imagery for Groups: Fifty Visualizations That Promote Relaxation, Problem-Solving, Creativity, and Well-Being by Andrew E. Schwartz is exactly the type of meditation book I've been seeking. It's designed for one person to lead a group of others in a silent meditation, and then the book includes some discussion questions and suggested activities to follow up the meditations. They cover a wide range of topics, and while they follow a similar structure, the meditations don't feel like they repeat each other too much. I feel like it will be easy to adapt many of the meditations to fit my group's needs. Some of the meditations are designed to include physical movement and will need a room where individuals can stretch out. Overall, this is one of the best books I've read in my quest to find great guided meditations.

[Bonnie Brody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a clinical social worker and this is an important book for my clinical practice. It leads my clients towards relaxation and helps them come back from painful memories. It is useful in individual sessions as well as groups. I often start sessions and end sessions with a reading from this book. It contains guided imageries for many situations. I believe that it enhances mindfulness as well has guiding my clients to a more peaceful and relaxing space in their minds.

Often people's minds are filled with clutter or chatter, 'monkey mind' if you will. Readings from this book do away with that. They enhance feelings of peacefulness and mindfulness. I recommend it for professional and personal use.

[Rozana AlBanawi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a guide/resource book that I use in some workshops. It includes guided visualisations on various topics. It is an essential guide for coaches, teachers, human development experts, therapists & trainers.

[Paradasia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the idea behind their compilation, but I found most of the exercises less than relaxing, and would only consider a few for use with groups or on my own.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and easy to understand. AND so far successful in application in evening yoga class.