In the Mind's Eye

The Power of Imagery for Personal Enrichment
Revised Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-89862-641-4
Verlag: Guilford Publications

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 139 mm x 209 mm, Gewicht: 286 g

From internationally renowned psychologist Dr. Arnold Lazarus, this book presents simple yet powerful imagery techniques that can help you greatly enhance your quality of life--by harnessing the power of your own mind. Dr. Lazarus draws on decades of research and clinical experience to provide new insights into common psychological problems and practical guidance for overcoming them. Whether used on their own or in conjunction with therapy, the easy-to-learn procedures described in this book have helped countless people:

*Manage fear, anxiety, anger, and depression
*Break free of bad habits, such as smoking and overeating
*Build more pleasurable relationships
*Improve work performance and creativity
*Communicate better and feel more confident
*Overcome tension headaches, insomnia, and more

Zielgruppe

General and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lazarus, Arnold A

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Verwaltung, Streitkräfte (Militärwesen)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I The Power of Imagery 1. Imagery Therapy: What It Can Do for You 2. Imagery-The Key to Many Puzzles 3. Increasing Y our Powers of Imagery Part II Using Imagery to Build Confidence and Skill 4. Goal Rehearsal to Build Confidence and Skill 5. Overcoming Adult Fears and Anxieties with Imagery Techniques 6. Overcoming Children 's Fears and Anxieties with Imagery Techniques Part III Using Imagery to Overcome Problems 7. How Imagery Can Help You Break Habits 8. The Role of Imagery in Overcoming Sadness and Despondency 9. Imagery for Overcoming Psychosomatic Disorders 10. Imagery for Preventing Future Shock Part IV Some Additional Imagery Exercises 11. Some Additional Imagery Exercises

Über Autor(innen)

Arnold A. Lazarus, PhD, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Rutgers University, and has also served on the faculties of Stanford University, Temple University Medical School, and Yale University. The recipient of numerous honors and awards for his contributions to clinical psychology, Dr. Lazarus has maintained a clinical practice since 1959 and has authored or coauthored 18 books.