Homework

1. What can guided visualization be used for - as related to stress management?

2. What does positive visualization help a person do?

3. Which visualization would you use if you wanted to find the answer to the question, "How can I learn to feel calm"?

4. Who asserted the principle that your thoughts become your reality?

5. What are 2 things that using a guided visualization might help you to achieve?

6. Do the following exercise:

· Set aside 30 minutes to practice a guided visualization technique.

· Enlist the assistance of a friend, or record your own guided visualization tape.

· Describe to your friend what guided visualization is and give him/her a brief outline of things to say and how to guide you.

· Relax in a comfortable place. Begin with a few deep breaths. Relax into the floor.

· Scan your body for areas of tension and try to relax them.

· Have your friend speak in a soft, quiet voice while they are guiding you. Encourage them to give you time to create the images and other sensations during the process.

· During this exercise, only your friend is talking, you are paying close attention to what you are visualizing.

· Once your friend guides you to your chosen, peaceful place, you can take time to explore and ask questions if you have them.

· After your friend has given you plenty of time throughout this guided trip, take notice of your relaxed body and mind. Perhaps compare
your feeling of relaxation afterwards to what you felt before the visualization.

· Quietly and slowly get up.

· Write 2-4 paragraphs about your experience.