The Guided Imagery Cure - by Chris Cortman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Trauma can linger in the mind for years, creating intrusive memories, anxiety, and emotional pain that seem impossible to overcome. The Guided Imagery Cure offers a transformative method to resolve trauma by engaging the mind's natural power to process and heal. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Dr. Christopher Cortman demonstrates how guided imagery can alleviate the suffering caused by PTSD, grief, and other deeply rooted emotional wounds. This revolutionary technique empowers individuals to rewrite their narratives and finally achieve emotional closure.

Discover the Science and Stories Behind Guided Imagery. Dr. Cortman shares powerful case studies of patients who used guided imagery to heal from childhood abuse, combat trauma, and life-altering accidents. These real-life examples illustrate how reframing traumatic events through imagery can unlock the mind's ability to process and move forward. The book also explores the roots of guided imagery, tracing its foundations back to the pioneering work of Fritz Perls, the legendary founder of Gestalt therapy.

Essential Reading for Therapists and Trauma Survivors. Whether you're seeking to resolve your own trauma or looking for proven tools to help clients heal, The Guided Imagery Cure provides a step-by-step guide to using this evidence-based technique. Therapists will gain valuable insights into how guided imagery can supplement traditional talk therapy, while individuals will discover a powerful method to confront and release unresolved pain.

Inside, you'll find:

• Step-by-step techniques for using guided imagery to resolve trauma and reduce anxiety
• Case studies demonstrating how imagery can lead to emotional closure and healing
• Best practices for applying guided imagery in clinical and personal settings

This book is ideal for therapists, counselors, and anyone seeking a proven method to break free from trauma and reclaim their life. Perfect for readers interested in trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, mindfulness techniques, guided visualization, and mental health strategies.

Review Quotes

"Guided imagery is popular. World-class athletes use it to visualize success. Cancer patients use it to visualize healing. Guided imagery has a thousand uses. But did you know just how powerful a tool it can be? Learn all about the tremendous, life-changing value of visualizing in Christopher Cortman's excellent The Guided Imagery Cure. Highly recommended!"

--Eric Maisel, PhD, Redesign Your Mind

"As someone who works with first responders, veterans, nurses, and others deeply impacted by trauma, I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Chris Cortman's book, The Guided Imagery Cure. I regularly witness the costly and devastating toll of unresolved trauma and grief, and I see how desperate people are for help. I believe The Guided Imagery Cure can serve as a powerful healing tool and I will be recommending this book to every person I encounter who suffers from invisible wounds."

--Kim Colegrove, author of Mindfulness for Warriors and Wellness Warrior Style

"While in practice as a therapist, the clients with whom I used guided imagery often experienced wonderful, and sometimes amazing, results. I still use imagery to help soothe and transform my personal pain. Because I know from experience that imagery is an effective cure, I am thrilled to know a book as wise, practical, and compassionate as The Guided Imagery Cure is now available to everyone. I strongly encourage you to give yourself the gift of exploring this book."

--Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage to Be Yourself and How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World

"If you or someone you love has been suffering from trauma of any kind--whether it's newly fresh or long-frozen--this book is for you! Guided imagery offers a powerful and innovative way to navigate the hard parts of life we may have thought we'd struggle with forever. However, we learn from our expert author that we can use our imagination to 'confront trauma face-to-face and then put it away.' Through compelling stories and examples, he shares how people of all ages and backgrounds have been able to release painful or debilitating trauma and find new freedom and joy. With compassion, expertise, and care, Dr. Cortman serves as a trusted guide, helping readers discover their own path to healing through guided imagery."

--Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now and The Love List of a Lifetime

"Dr. Christopher Cortman has written a book on the power of guided imagery that deserves wide readership. Guided imagery can ever so gently release a person from whatever trauma has claimed their mind at any time in the past. Cortman explains its use and effectiveness in such simple language. The healing can begin immediately. It's definitely a must-read for both practitioners and sufferers alike. The world will be made better by this book."

--Karen Casey, PhD, author of bestselling Each Day a New Beginning

"As a mental wellness advocate who wrote a book about my mental health journey, I adore proven methods and practices that help people deal with trauma, pain, and struggles. Bravo for Dr. Christopher Cortman on his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure. The stories are inspiring and a testament to how taking care of both body and mind can change your life for the better."

--Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target

"The Guided Imagery Cure offers an in-depth and encouraging look, including specific examples, at how imagery can help a person overcome traumatic experiences. Dr. Cortman shows how these experiences can even become something one can grow from and gain a sense of control over with the skillful use of guided imagery. He invites us to envision a world where what can be first held in the mind's eye can manifest in tangible reality. This simple and profound tool can help individuals and clinicians alike to deal with very complex issues. This book will teach you how to use guided imagery with great effect."

--Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, director of International Association for Journal Writing