Imaginative Techniques in Psychotherapy

The book describes the purposeful use of imaginative techniques in behavioral therapy. Inner visual imagery is of central importance for the treatment of mental disorders. In psychotherapeutic practice, the inclusion of imagination and fantasy appears appealing to many therapists and patients, as it stimulates creativity and emotionally impactful experiences. However, this often leads to indiscriminate dabbling with visualization exercises and hypnotherapeutic instructions. The book demonstrates how imaginative methods can be systematically and purposefully integrated into the psychotherapeutic process. Practitioners will find concrete suggestions for exercises and guidance on developing individual imagination instructions. Thus, the concept serves as an inspiring and useful tool for therapy.