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Emotive imagery involves the use of positive imagery to block uncomfortable or anxiety
producing thoughts
Uses of emotive imagery include:
- Reducing discomfort and anxiety associated with childbirth
- Teeth cleaning
- Combination of emotive imagery along with progressive relaxation was effective in
reducing adverse effects of chemotherapy with cancer patients
- Reduction of post surgical anxiety for gallbladder patients
- Receiving injections
- Coping with minor surgery
- And, coping with chronic recurring pain
Cancer patients have used emotive imagery to imagine their white blood cells attacking their disease
* These individuals were found to extend their lives past their expected life expectancy
People who employed emotive relaxation were found to be able to on average hold their
hands immersed in ice water more than twice as long as people who did not employ this technique
The use of emotive imagery can be viewed as a cognitive time out
-A rest and recuperation strategy
-An R and R strategy so to speak
Emotive imagery can also be used to:
- Coping with fears and phobias
- Coping with depression and sadness
- Dealing with boredom
- Coping with stress and problems associated with everyday living
- Achieving goals
- Controlling and eliminating bad habits
As with the progressive relaxation activity remember to:
- Lie in a comfortable position
- Dress in comfortable loose-fitting clothes
- And, practice this activity in a quiet environment free of distraction
REFERENCES
Cormier, W. & Cormier, L. (1985) Interviewing strategies for helpers. 2nd ed. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
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