What is it?
Think about some of your favorite and least favorite places. If you think about the place hard enough – if you really try to think about what it’s like – you may begin to have feelings you associate with that location. Our brain has the ability to create emotional reactions based entirely off of our thoughts. The imagery technique uses this to its advantage.
Try it out!
Make sure you’re somewhere quiet without too much noise or distraction. You’ll need a few minutes to just spend quietly, in your mind. Think of a place that’s calming for you. Some examples are the beach, hiking in a mountain, relaxing at home with a friend, or playing with a pet.
Resource: TherapistAid.com 2013
