Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Introduction
PART ONE: Towards more inclusive theory
2. An historical perspective on the therapeutic use of imagination
3. The story of using mental imagery in counselling and psychotherapy
4. Explanations for the therapeutic efficacy of mental imagery
5. Identifying common features in the use of mental imagery in talking therapies
6. Developing a more inclusive model of mental imagery in therapeutic practice
PART TWO: Towards more inclusive practice
7. An introduction to the model in practice
8. The building image
9. The path image
10. The plant image
11. Integrating a more inclusive approach to mental imagery into ongoing therapeutic work
12. Practice issues
13. Conclusion
Valerie Thomas is a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice. Formerly, she was a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and Course Leader for Counselling training.
"This book is an exciting contribution to the use of mental imagery
in counselling and psychotherapy. Grounded in the real-world,
practical experience of the author, and developed from her in-depth
Doctoral studies, it offers an original, inclusive model, well
rooted in the diverse history of mental imagery in therapeutic
work. It is presented in terms as vivid, imaginative and, above
all, useful as the way of working it describes. It should be an
inspiration for practitioners from across the psychological
therapies, regardless of their theoretical orientation, and
deserves a place on the bookshelf of everyone who seeks to work
with the immense fund of creative opportunities the imagery of
human minds can offer us." - Dr Stephen Goss, Principal Lecturer,
Metanoia Institute and Co-Editor British Journal of Guidance and
Counselling"This book is a highly practical and persuasive guide to
developing a more inclusive practice with mental imagery. I
wholeheartedly recommend it to all psychotherapists and counselors
who recognize the importance of imagination in the therapeutic
process." - Anees A. Sheikh, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of
Psychology, Marquette University, Editor, Baywood's Imagery and
Human Development Series"A welcome and comprehensive approach to
imagery as part of the warp and woof of therapeutic and counselling
work. Its wide-ranging approach to theory, and very specific
guidelines to practice, makes the vital and much neglected
usefulness of imagery accessible to any practitioner. Highly
recommended." - Dr. Dina Glouberman, Skyros Holistic Holidays
founder, Imagework pioneer, author of Life Choices, Life Changes,
The Joy of Burnout, and You are what you imagine
"Using Mental Imagery in Counseling and Psychotherapy by Valerie
Thomas is a wonderful addition to academic literature on this
subject. Carefully researched and notated, it is an excellent
resource for those of us interested in an academic approach. Each
chapter has a list of references used, making it a great go–to
guide."- Randy Kasper, IMAGINEWS"This book is an exciting
contribution to the use of mental imagery in counselling and
psychotherapy. Grounded in the real-world, practical experience of
the author, and developed from her in-depth Doctoral studies, it
offers an original, inclusive model, well rooted in the diverse
history of mental imagery in therapeutic work. It is presented in
terms as vivid, imaginative and, above all, useful as the way of
working it describes. It should be an inspiration for practitioners
from across the psychological therapies, regardless of their
theoretical orientation, and deserves a place on the bookshelf of
everyone who seeks to work with the immense fund of creative
opportunities the imagery of human minds can offer us." - Dr
Stephen Goss, Principal Lecturer, Metanoia Institute and Co-Editor
British Journal of Guidance and Counselling"This book is a highly
practical and persuasive guide to developing a more inclusive
practice with mental imagery. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all
psychotherapists and counselors who recognize the importance of
imagination in the therapeutic process." - Anees A. Sheikh, Ph.D.,
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Marquette University, Editor,
Baywood's Imagery and Human Development Series"A welcome and
comprehensive approach to imagery as part of the warp and woof of
therapeutic and counselling work. Its wide-ranging approach to
theory, and very specific guidelines to practice, makes the vital
and much neglected usefulness of imagery accessible to any
practitioner. Highly recommended." - Dr. Dina Glouberman, Skyros
Holistic Holidays founder, Imagework pioneer, author of Life
Choices, Life Changes, The Joy of Burnout, and You are what you
imagine "In conclusion, for those experienced therapists who use or
are interested in aspects of mental imagery, this book
(particularly Part 2) is something I would recommend for taking
along with you on your path of life" - Leona Tucker MA, PTUK
Certified Play Therapist
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