Guided Imagery for Surgery Preparation
for Children and Teens

According to the American Society of Pediatric Medicine, preparation for procedures or surgery for children and teens is an integral part of the successful outcome of the procedure/surgery.

Children need psychological preparation to reduce anxiety about hospital visits and surgery, according to a recent study performed by health care professionals at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Approximately 80 percent of children’s hospitals nationally offer some sort of mental and physical preparation program. Such preparation provides a chance for children to learn what types of medical procedures and equipment they will encounter while at the hospital.

When given the opportunity to explore equipment, such as the induction mask, the child gains a sense of control.

The Texas Children’s research showed a significant difference in post-surgery anxiety between those children prepared for surgery and those who were not. This proved consistent across age groups, gender and pain level of the surgery. 

It has been well documented that children who are prepared for surgery and who have support throughout their hospitalization recover more quickly and have fewer emotional problems, such as separation anxiety and sleep disturbances, than those who are not prepared.

Pre-surgical preparation programs allow children, teens and their families the opportunity to preview the hospital experience in a supportive, environment to reduce anxiety, increase knowledge, and enhance coping.

What is Guided Imagery?

Guided Imagery (i.e. Guided Meditation, Guided Visualization, Imagery,) is a relaxation technique aimed at easing stress and promoting a sense of peace and tranquility at a stressful or difficult time in a person's life.

It is a simple, easy and healthy relaxation technique can be used by young children all the way up through the elderly.

We have found that when children use our child/teen version of Guided Imagery it may reduce their anxiety prior to the procedure and after by up to 65%. It is also documented that it may cut down their pain by up to 50% and side effects of treatments by 33%.. 

Guided Imagery has a profound impact on helping a child or teen sleep more soundly and not focus on the fears or discomforts that they may be dealing with.  It also has a profound impact on the quality of sleep and more peaceful dreams.

Guided Imagery is never a substitute for the parents and other friends and family members. However, it is a simple and much appreciated tool to help children and /teens deal with any fears, uncertainties or discomforts that they may have. 

Guided Imagery is a proven way to distract a person and prevent their mind from wandering by staying focused on the soft soothing music, gentle words, and nature sounds on the CD.  

They are encouraged by way of the story on the CD to place any fears, discomforts, or feelings in a balloon and then gently let them go and drift away. 

Our Guided Imagery CDs have been clinically proven in over 30 documented studies to slow down the busy mind and keep thoughts in focus when faced with stressful and difficult times.

Depending on the child's age, we have two versions: Guided Imagery for children through adolescents and Guided Imagery for Courage, Strength, and Hope for teens and preteens.

By way of the words on the story, they are walked in their imagination through places where they may want to play or have fun, perhaps swinging on swings or exploring next to a lake, river, or ocean building sand castles.

Guided Imagery teaches children and teens how to cope in a healthy, relaxing and fun way. It will provide them with valuable tools that can carry them through the many challenges that life has to offer.

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Guided Imagery can be used on a one on one process. However, most individuals choose to experience Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery CD. (i.e. Guided Meditation CD, Guided Visualization CD). It has been clinically proven to promote wellness and optimize overall health. 

Our numerous Guided Imagery studies have shown that Anxiety and Pain can be reduced by up to 65% within minutes. Guided Imagery Research has also shown that stimulating the brain through imagery may have a direct effect on both the endocrine and nervous systems, which lead to changes in immune system function. 

Guided Imagery is a simple, low cost, and effective tool for stress reduction and stress management. Guided Imagery has been around for centuries, it has been termed by many words:

• Guided Meditation
• Guided Visualization
• Visualization
• Biofeedback
• Relaxation Technique
• Stress Management Technique
• Guided Meditation

"...Guided imagery is a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. You can use an instructor, tapes, or scripts to help you through this process.

Guided imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected. Using all of your senses, your body seems to respond as though what you are imagining is real.

Guided Imagery has had a strong impact on children and teens to help them stay relaxed and calm during surgery preparation, induction of anesthesia and during the post op recovery period. Numerous Guided Imagery Research Results that it is an effective tool to use along with routine pain medications for pain management for pediatric surgery.

Guided Imagery (ie. Guided Meditation / Guided Visualization / Imagery) CD's are being used around the world for Pediatric Surgery preparation including tonsilectomy, Pediatric Heart Surgery, Ears nose and throat Pediatric surgery preparation.

There are Countless Guided Imagery Benefits:

1. Guided Imagery releases positive chemicals in your brain that strengthen your immune system (endorphins) and releases harmful toxins in your body.  It has also shown to increase your “fighting cells” in your body (T cells) to fight off infections, and diseases.  It has been clinically shown to boost immunity.

2. Countless research has shown that It does decrease pain naturally (endorphins), decreases anxiety and allows your body to settle down, relax and even sleep more soundly.

3..  Guided Imagery / Guided Meditation can have some remarkable effects.  Change will occur. Just remember, change is good.  It is a natural bridge towards growth.

4.. Don’t put effort into what you experience in your Guided Imagery Visualization Process, rather just go with the flow.

Guided Imagery has been shown to provide a sense of self confidence, control and comfort for anyone, especially for surgical preparation for children and teens.

Diane Tusek, President and Founder of Guided Imagery, Inc. has assisted over 1 million people in 35 countries with challenges with stress and challenges in their lives.   Her Guided Imagery CDs are a simple, straight-forward, and a natural way for children and teens to relax and calm down to a state of peace and in a matter of minutes.

All children are born with a natural curiosity and imagination. Guided Imagery is just utilizing one's inate instictual ability to imagine and visualize.

Children and teens look forward to listen to the relaxing, comforting and soothing Guided Imagery CD's.

Diane’s world-renown Guided Imagery Research has been considered "the benchmark” in the world.  Diane is recognized as one of the most respected and compelling experts her field.

Guided Imagery, Inc. is an internationally recognized corporation devoted to providing Guided Imagery lectures and workshops for hospitals, wellness centers and everyday homes to help all people, young and old to slow down and appreciate the here and now and the present moment." 

• Her Guided Imagery CD’s are utilized in over 6000+hospitals, 700 corporations, wellness centers, surgery preparation, pain management
• 600+ schools (stress management, pre test anxiety, and college preparation) 
• Pediatric Surgery Pain Management
  
• Surgery Preparation for children and teens (i.e. including Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, transplants and tonsilectomy surgery)
  
• Counselor for Self Injury, Self Mutilization, Self Harming
• In addition, her Guided Imagery CD's used by The National Center for Learning Disabilities (Attention Deficit, ADHD, dyslexia, bipolar disease, etc).
  
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Research has Shown that Guided Imagery May:

• Assist in Surgery Preparation for Children
• Assist in Surgery Preparation for Adults
• Decrease stress and anxiety
• Decrease panic attacks
• Decrease blood pressure, chest pain and angina
• Decrease the blood sugar for Diabetics
• Assist with infertility treatments
• Assist Coping strategies of Cancer patients
• Decrease headaches
• Strengthen the immune system
• Decrease side effects of treatments
• Enhance sleep, Decrease pain
• Decrease symptoms for conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis
• Assist with stroke rehabilitation
• Assist with cardiac rehabilitation
• Decrease symptoms of asthma, allergies, and respiratory conditions
• Assist pre and post medical, dental and surgical treatments
• Assist people coping with losses:  (death, relationships, divorces, job)
• Assist patients during Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Teach powerful coping strategies to people of all ages
• Assist children with anxiety disorders and ADD, ADHD, bipolar disorders and dyslexia
• Assist teens with coping with every day stressors of life
• Assist with dealing with post traumatic stress syndromes
• Assist in relaxation for pregnancy and labor and delivery process
  
  Many parents have found it helpful to work one-on-one with Diane Tusek for themselves or the children in preparation for a pediatric surgical procedure.
  
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Life Coaching

Meet Diane Tusek.
President, Founder of Guided Imagery, Inc.
President, Founder, Life Coaching Resource Center

"You are not alone"



Over the past 30 years, Diane Tusek has patiently
“guided” over 1 million people with her soothing,
magical voice and calming words. 

Diane’s years of experience as “Life Coach” has set the international "standard of excellence" in the field of Guided Imagery, and Stress Management for personal and professional use.

What is Life Coaching?

"The best teachers are the ones that guide us to the solution *not* immediately jump in and solve the problem for us. The best solutions are the ones that we find and implement ourselves.

Think about it, If a problem is solved "for you", then it does NOTHING for your self-confidence or self belief.  Whereas, if you feel like you've solved it yourself, then you feel a real sense of achievement. 

A life coach works with you in the form of support, encouragement and "guidance" towards working towards your solution. They will not solve the problem for you.This is one of the key factors towards not only achieving your goals, but gaining a sense achievement and self respect in the process.". --- Noel Jones

le step will make a HUGE difference to your self-confidence
and self belief, and these are the things we *know* are very important to achieving your goals.

Life Coaching is a process and partnership with clients in a safe, non-judgmental environment. A coach is a facilitator, motivator and an unconditional 100% supporter. They inspire an individual to develop their own personal template to work towards achieving their goals.

"...proper planning and goal setting enhances performance by 78%." - - - - - -Sports Psychology – the Will to Win is published by Electric Word plc, publishers of the Peak Performance newsletter, Sports Injury Bulletin and Successful Coaching

Life Coaching is a process and partnership with clients in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

A coach is a facilitator, motivator and an unconditional 100% supporter.

They inspire an individual to develop their own personal template to work towards achieving their goals.

Their approach, "Think Smarter" has been used by athletic coaches for decades:

"The key principles of goal setting:

Specific – Indicate precisely what is to be done. Avoid vague alternatives
Measurable – You should be able to quantify your goal
Accepted – Goals must be accepted as worthwhile, realistic and attainable
Recorded – Write your goals down. This is the basis of a contract with yourself
Time-constrained – Set specific time limits
Evaluated – Monitor your progress regularly
Reversible – Goals can be reset continually as needed

Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs. Human growth is a process of experimentation. It is a series of trials, and errors. The downs in life are actually more valuable than the successes."

The key is the awareness of the lesson learned, as well as the desire to work towards a fresh and new tomorrow.

As Scott Hamilton often says "...falling in life is not the issue,
but choosing how to get up is the key..."

Working with a personal coach can give you a new, fresh and invigoration perspective on life. The aim is to assist the client to accept where they are and to develop a road map to follow as they travel down their path towards growth, self respect and happiness.

What is a Life Coaching?

"Life Coaching is a practice with the stated aim of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals. Life coaches use numerous learning approaches to assist clients with the process of setting and reaching goals in ways that are best for them.

Coaching is not targeted at psychological illness, and coaches are not therapists nor consultants.They will not tell you what to do. They will not solve your problems. However, they will work with you to identify the unique, inner strengths that you have."

Your coach is your sounding board, your listener and your partner. They accept you for who you are, not for where you are in life. Your coach will encourage you to stay focused on your path. - - Coach Training Alliance and The International Coach Association the definition of Life coaching "

A coach's goal is to watch you grow, and to maximize your strengths so that you can live life to your full potential."

Life is a succession of lessons
which must be lived to be understood.
- Helen Keller

"Life Coaches are trained to listen, to be supportive, and to understand. They work with their clients to design and customize a unique and effective plan. Coaches are not there to provide answers for you. They will not put a band aid on a problem. However, they are there to assist you to become aware of the very important resource that you already have inside, and your personal strengths.

Your personal strengths are you foundation towards change. Changes cannot be looked upon as a drive through, it is not instantaneous. It takes thought, planning, effort and much self-evaluation." The International Coach Federation (ICF)

A "Life Coach" is a person that will partner with you move successfully forward in life with courage, confidence and self-respect

Diane Tusek's training and 30 years experience of Guided Imagery and
experience as a "Life Coach" has helped others to:

• Listen to their own "inner voices" and become aware of where they are in life and where they want to go.
• Develop their own self assessment (where are they now in life? What is missing? What changes can be made to become the person that they know that they can be)?
• Establish their own " vision" to recognize what obstacles are in the way and what may be holding them back to reach their goals and dreams
• Continually promotes their clients to move forward with positive energy, drive, courage and consistency
• Work through personal issues by moving forward, not living in the past
• Realizing that all things in life are for a purpose, they are teachers
  
• Develop self confidence and balance in their lives
• Take responsibility for their own choices and understand the consequences
• Dissolve pent up inner emotions and struggles (guilt, anger, fear, sadness) and gain a clear understanding as to how to work through them
• To lay out a blueprint and strategic coaching plan that will enable individuals to gain confidence by mapping out their own goals and ways to achieve them.
• Maintain resiliency and bring balance and happiness back into to their lives
• Become aware of any roadblocks that may be stopping them and find ways to work through them.
• Learn Healthy ways to emotionally Prepare for a Medical or Surgical Procedures
• Recognize ways to become "unstuck" in decision making with Courage, Strength and Hope
• Realize it is time to take charge and move forward in life

Can Life Coaching be the Right Path for You?

Our Coach / Client relationship is based on
you being committed to say yes to the following:

• I am ready to create more balance and resiliency in my life
• I want to learn how to manage my time more efficiently.
• I want to live my life with respect and dignity
• I want to improve the quality of my life
• I want to rebuild and strengthen my relationships
• I want to rejuvenate myself with positive, purposeful energy
• I am ready to re-direct my life with congruency towards my life's purpose.
• I am ready to identify any roadblocks that may be in my life and preventing me from reaching my full potential
• I am ready to become aware of my personal emotional strengths
• I am willing to work with my coach to design a plan and use my own personal strengths to achieve my goals.
• I want to achieve self confidence and satisfaction in my life
• I am prepared to work with someone with honesty who can help me stay on my right path and track
  
• I am ready to learn healthy communication skills
• I am ready to learn healthy decision-making skills.
  
  In a Coach/Client Relationship. Our clients are committed to take full personal responsibility for their choices. They are willing to accept the consequences of their choices as a part of learning and growing
  
  In addition, they take full responsibility for resolving their own problems. They do not blame others. They look forward to utilizing and building on their own personal strengths to achieve their vision for their future.
  
  Life Coaching can be done on an individual basis in the comfort and convenience of one's own home via telephone conferences.

Coaching Schedules: Our coaching clients usually opt to be coached for 50 - 60 ,minutes, 1-2 times a week, then tapering off, as needed, to 3-5 times per month.

Change is inevitable. It brings new breath to life. Coaches help their clients develop a workable strategy for change. A life coach continues to direct you on your own personal vision for a happy and successful life.

Anyone can change the direction of their lives. It first comes from an individual's desire to use the "power from within".

Change is Refreshing and Imperative to Grow!

Only You Can Create Your Destiny

We work successfully with clients to reflect and ask: :

• What was I doing 2-3 years ago?
• How have I changed? (good and bad)
• Was there a life changing moment?
• What lessons did I learn from it?
• What have I learned in five years about me?
• What challenges did I face?
• How did I work through them?
• Could I have done things differently?
• If so, how?
• Most importantly, how have I grown as a person?
  

Ask yourself:

• Am I happy?
• If not, what is missing in my life?
• Is my life as full and rewarding that I had hoped for?
• What changes must I make for me to find happiness
• Who do I want to be as a parent, friend, family member?
• How is it that I want to be remembered?
• What do I want my legacy to be?
  
  Life is an endless journey of lessons. It is a life-long learning process.
  

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A Life Coach works with individuals to assess where they are in life

Together, they collaborate to develop a strategic plan aiming toward achieving the client's goal(s).



"One of the unique gifts of being human
is the ability to create our own destiny."
- Anthony Robbins

Diane Tusek's 30 years of Guided Imagery experience and working one on one with individuals as a life coach can help you to gain a new and realistic perspective on life.

Your goals may take some work. Anything worth while usually does. You can "choose" to take action now. With desire, determination and effort, you can accomplish these goals and reap the numerous rewards. However, you can also "choose" to remain "stuck" and continue to procrastinate and put them off.

In five years from now. You still "be stuck" and be in the same place as you are now. The choice is yours. you are the one in charge. Which path do you want to travel to obtain the vision that you know is right for you?

What is your true intention? We all have a subconscious. Listen to your inner voice. Feel it with all of your heart and soul. Our experience with "Guided Imagery" has helped us "guide" our clients towards their personal "vision".

Remember, only you can control your. Together, as a team, we can create your heart's desires.

"It is not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves."
- Sir Edmund Hillary

Diane Tusek, President and Founder of Life Coaching Resource Center has 30 years of successful experience.

Diane has always been one to "think out of the box" she radiates congruency in her life and lives by the statement:

"...And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb."

- Kahlil Gibran

Diane's endless energy has enthusiastically led over 1 million individuals towards personal awareness and elevate their self confidence to work through any emotional or physical challenges.

(i.e. Medical / Surgical issues, Preparation for Surgery, Pain Management, personal challenges and difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, ADD, panic disorders, dyslexia, teenage confusion, Self Harming, Pain Management, Anger management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD) etc).

We have successfully worked together as a team with individuals to deal with their situations and challenges at hand and move towards a more successful, balanced and happier tomorrow.

Where you are right now has meant to be a teacher to help you realize it is time to aim towards a healthier, more energetic and balanced tomorrow.Our goal is to listen to your thoughts and work together to strategically map our your dreams and turn them into reality.

Remember: Only You Are in Charge of Your Destiny!

• Words of Appreciation and Inspiring Testimonials

Several weeks before Dana Reeves lost her courageous fight with lung cancer, she filmed a documentary on PBS titled "The New  Medicine."

Dana stated that one of the things that got Chris through his illness and her with hers was the use of The Guided Imagery CD's by Diane Tusek. Dana was a strong believer in a person utilizing all possible avenues towards full body health.   There is no right or wrong way. 

She also believed that children/teens should also incorporate guided imagery into their coping with the many uncertainties that they are facing:. 

Wayne Dwyer has been intrigued and supportive of Diane's work and research. "... Diane is one person that truly lives her life congruently and with purpose.

Diane is a fire starter and a perfect example of a catalytic change agent!"

Email or call us now for a free over the phone, confidential consultation. Now is the time to take back control of your life or the life of a loved one.

For more information on:

• Guided Imagery C. CD's purchases 
• Scheduling a Surgery Preparation Session
• Scheduling a one on one Guided Imagery Session with Diane Tusek
• Scheduling Life Coaching Assessment and Coaching Appointments
• Lectures, Workshops, Employee/Staff Training
• Initiating Guided Imagery into Hospital, School or Business Setting

Please Contact:
Guided Imagery, Inc.
Life Coaching Resource Center
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Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
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