Thought for the Day:
"We first make our habits, then our habits make us."

Goal for the day:

Integrity:

1. Stand up for what you believe in.
2. Stand down from a position where you feel compromised.
3. Stand back from a situation that doesn't feel right.

Take a stand today and, without moving a muscle, you'll also be stepping into integrity. You'll be more interesting, more respected, and maybe even admired.

Guided Imagery, Inc.
Life Coaching Resource Center

Meet Diane Tusek, R.N., B.S.N.

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

"You are not alone"



Over the past 30 years, Diane Tusek
has patiently“guided” over 1 million people
with her world renowned researched Guided Imagery C. D.'s
and Life Coaching  

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

Her Guided Imagery C. D.'s are rated #1 in the world by many needing to deal with stress, challenging or difficult times and preparation for surgery.

Her expertise is the ability to integrate, science, research, medicine and psychology in an attempt towards "life style balance", and to assist others to “unleash the power within” by discovering their passions, priorities and talents. 

Guided Imagery C. D.'s have made a tremendous impact on decreasing, stress, anxiety, and pain.  It has been shown to assist others to:

We have proudly been a part of over one hundred Guided Imagery Research studies that have shown that the mind and body are truly interconnected.

Our mission: is to assist others to full body health, (mind, body and spirit) encouraging individuals to use a very powerful resource that we all have within us, at all times:

The power of the mind.

"You can change the direction of your life when you change your mind. 
It's all up to you and your choices."

What is Guided Imagery? 

Guided Imagery (i.e. Guided Meditation, Guided Visualization, Imagery) is a simple, well researched 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. 

Guided Imagery Meditation can be used by young children all the way up through the elderly.

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.  The use of a Guided Imagery C.D. is a simple, low cost, and effective tool for stress reduction and stress management.

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.

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 C.D. (i.e. Guided Meditation CD, Guided Visualization CD). It has been clinically proven to promote wellness and optimize overall health. 

The use of Guided Imagery has successfully been used by young children up till and including the elderly.

Numerous Guided Imagery Research 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. An example often used is to imagine an orange or a lemon in great detail-the smell, the color, the texture of the peel.

Continue to imagine the smell of the lemon, and then see yourself taking a bite of the lemon and feel the juice squirting into your mouth.

Many people salivate when they do this. This exercise demonstrates how your body can respond to what you are imagining. You can achieve a relaxed state when you imagine all the details of a safe, comfortable place, such as a beach or a garden. This relaxed state may aid healing, learning, creativity, and performance.

It may help you feel more in control of your emotions and thought processes, which may improve your attitudes, health, and sense of well-being.What is guided imagery used for?

You can also use it to help reach goals (such as losing weight or quitting smoking), manage pain, and promote healing.

Using guided imagery can even help you to prepare for an athletic event or for public speaking." Web Md

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Guided Imagery Meditations
are a simple, safe tool to aid in relaxation

There are no known risks are associated with it. Guided imagery is a process of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. (It can be done one-on-one or by way of a Guided Imagery C. D.'s

Guided imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are truly one and always are connected.

Is Guided Imagery Safe?

Guided imagery is safe-no known risks are associated with it.

It is not safe or recommended to replace your regular medical treatment. Guided Imagery (i.e. Guided Imagery (ie. Guided Meditation / Guided Visualization / Imagery) meant to be used in addition as an extra tool to enhance a person's relaxation or outcome of surgery.

How to experience the full benefits of Guided Imagery:

1. There is no right or wrong way. There is really no such thing as right or wrong, successful or unsuccessful way to use the visualization technique of Guided Imagery. Each person is unique.

2. There is not one specific result that you are supposed to have when you use Guided Imagery Meditations.  There is an endless list of possible experiences.  Just know that they are all ok. Everything is meant to be.

 3. Don't try so hard.  Be gentle on yourself.  Your goal is to slow down and quiet your mind.  Don’t try so hard, just let the story guide you. 

4. Each Guided Imagery meditation experience will be different and unique. 

Guided Imagery for Health Care
and Guided Imagery for Overall Health

Guided Imagery has now become standard of care in hospitals around the globe to enhance the overall health of a person.

Individuals are now in an era where taking charge of our health and lifestyle has become a main focus.

Numerous Guided Imagery Research Studies have shown that the best way for a person to live a healthy, long and invigorating life is to want it and work towards it."

Guided Imagery for Preventative Medicine
and Health Care

The mind doesn't realize the difference between the thought and the actual event. If you are thinking negative thoughts, negativity can engulf you. On the other hand, saying positive thoughts can boost your mind and attitude to all time highs.

The choice is yours and yours alone how you "choose" to live your life and on what path you wish to follow.

Individuals can actually heal quicker and feel empowered, strengthened, fresh and rejuvenated. They are able to return to their routine lifestyle quicker and with a revitalized direction and outlook.

The use of Guided imagery is increasingly being used by health care professionals, wellness centers and corporations. In addition it is routinely being used globally as an additional tool to aid in the prevention and treatment of many illnesses.

Guided Imagery Research has shown that the use of
Guided Imagery C. D.'s May:

• Decrease Acute, Chronic or Migraine Headaches by up to 62%
• Assist those with stress, anxiety and panic attacks by up to 65%
• Assist for Surgery Preparation for adults or children
• Assist cancer patients prior to and during cancer treatments
• Assist those for Medical Procedures
• Assist those dealing with Heart Disease or Heart surgery
• Decrease stress and anxiety up to 65%
• Decrease blood pressure
• Decrease blood sugar (for diabetics)
• Assist in cancer treatments (chemo, radiation)
• Decrease headaches by up to 62%
• Strengthen the immune system
• Assist those suffering from fibromyalgia
• Decrease side effects of cancer treatments
• Enhance sleep by up to 75%
• Decrease post operative surgical pain
• Decrease pain by up to 65%
• Speed up Wound, Tissue and Bone Healing
• Assist in infertility treatments and coping with infertility stress
• Assist women during the prenatal pregnancy and labor and delivery
• Assist in all types of Stroke or Heart Rehabilitation
• Decrease pulmonary symptoms such as asthma, allergies, emphysema
• Assist with Surgery preparation and pre and post medical and surgical treatments
• Surgical Preparation for Children
• Assist in Grieving
• assist in coping with losses (death, relationships, divorce, job)
• Assist children / teen in coping with issues (ie, friendships, school, tests)
• Assist in coping with self injury or self harming, cutting, burning)
• Assist with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia)
• Assist with learning disabilities (attention deficit, dyslexia panic attacks,
• Decrease insomnia
• Assist with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.)
• Assist those suffering with fibromyalgia
• Assist with Guided Imagery for Weight loss,
• Assist with Guided Imagery to Stop Smoking or Guided Imagery for Weight loss
• Assist with Obesity, Weight Loss and Bar iatric Surgery
• Enhance Sports Performance
• Decrease Season Affective Disorder (SAD)
  

Stress and Cancer
Guided Imagery Can Help Cancer Patients
Cope More Effectively with Cancer Treatments

Guided Imagery has been used for over 30 years for patients coping with cancer and cancer treatments. Over a hundred documented studies have shown that Guided Imagery was effective in managing stress, anxiety, depression, pain and the side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

A recent randomized clinical trial involving Guided Imagery for Breast Cancer showed that women with early stage breast cancer, found that the use of a Guided Imagery C. D. was beneficial for easing stress and anxiety prior to chemotherapy and radiation radiation therapy, including fears or pain, dependency, their physical appearance and the recurrence of cancer.  According to The American Cancer Association, It has been clinically proven to decrease the side effects of treatments such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting.

Guided Imagery (i.e., Guided Meditation, Guided Visualization, Imagery, etc.) is a process where the patient is assisted in imagining positive images and desired outcomes to specific situations. 

A cancer patient can use Guided Imagery to discover what they are trying to accomplish with the cancer treatment. A mental image can be created.  For example, patients are asked to focus on feeling stronger or getting better. Guided Imagery has been clinically proven to increase immune functioning which is imperative for the cancer patient. 

Individuals can cope with their cancer treatment or cancer surgery remaining calm, in control and relaxed. The use of a Guided Imagery C. D. has also been clinically shown to decrease side effects of cancer treatments such as nausea and vomiting.

Our two most popular Guided Imagery C. D.'s for cancer patients, cancer treatments and cancer surgery are:

• Guided Imagery for Courage, Strength and Hope (With Nature Sounds)
• Mountain Reflection Guided Imagery (With Nature Sounds) )
  

The Imagery C. D.'s are being used in hospitals, outpatient centers, palliative care and in hospice centers currently in 37 countries. .

Guided Imagery for Depression

Guided Imagery For Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is depression after the birth of a baby. Between 10 and 15 percent of women who give birth are clinically diagnosed with this form of depression.

Brooke Shield recently came forward and published a book about her personal post part um depression story. (Postpartum psychosis, which is sometimes confused with postpartum depression in the media, is a rarer and much more serious mood disorder that requires immediate medical care.)

After pregnancy, signs of depression may also include being afraid of hurting the baby or oneself and not having any interest in the baby.

Any of these symptoms during and after pregnancy that last longer than two weeks are signs of depression:

• Feeling restless or irritable
• Feeling sad, hopeless, and overwhelmed
• Crying a lot
• Having no energy or motivation
• Eating too little or too much
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Trouble focusing, remembering, or making decisions
• Feeling worthless and guilty
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Having headaches, chest pains, heart palpitations (the heart beating fast and feeling like it is skipping beats), or hyperventilation (fast and shallow breathing)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) refers to depressive symptoms that occur about one week prior to menstruation and disappear after you menstruate.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (aka: Winter Depression)

According to The Mayo Clinic, "Seasonal affective disorder is a cyclic, seasonal condition. This means that signs and symptoms usually come back and go away at the same times every year.

Usually, seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear during late fall or early winter and go away during the warmer, sunnier days of spring and summer.

Fall and winter SAD (winter depression)
Symptoms of winter-onset seasonal affective disorder include:

• Depression
• Hopelessness
• Anxiety
• Loss of energy
• Social withdrawal
• Oversleeping
• Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
• Appetite changes, especially a craving for foods high in carbohydrates
• Weight gain
• Difficulty concentrating and processing information

The depression generally lifts during spring and summer. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may be effectively treated with light therapy. However nearly 65% of those suffering from Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) do not respond to light therapy alone.

Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. has been a valuable tool with those suffering with depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder. (S.AD)

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.SD)
Guided Imagery Can Help
With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Imagine seeing a fellow soldier killed by a roadside bomb. Or searching through the rubble of the World Trade Center for survivors.

Or being sexually assaulted. You're probably trying to push those images out of your head as you want to go on with your life.

These feelings have been going through people's minds for centuries. We are now realizing that it affects people other than just those who've been through war. It involves anyone that has experienced a severe trauma in their life.

A national study of American civilians conducted in 2002 reported that PTSD occurs in about 47% of all Americans. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a time to heal emotionally and physically. However, there are a small percentage of people that will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (P.T.S.D.).

Post Traumatic Stress is not just for those in or returning from the military. Traumatic events can be the loss of a loved one or family instabilities.

However, even hearing about a major illness or death of a spouse is often enough to put a person into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Many instances have been the cause of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) Trauma either presumed or real is a common factor. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) is marked by clear biological changes as well as psychological symptoms.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) is complicated by the fact that it frequently occurs in conjunction with related disorders such as depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other problems of physical and mental health.

It is important that people become aware of the issues and reasons that are causing the person's stress. Everything that they are feeling is ok. However, becoming "stuck" in those feelings is not. It is important to become aware of them then work through them.

Military Sexual Abuse of Women
Guided Imagery Can Help
Military Sexual Abused Women Cope

A recent report financed by the Department of Defense revealed that nearly one-third of a nationwide sample of female veterans seeking health care through the V.A. said they experienced Military Sexual Abuse by rape or attempted rape during their service.

Of that group, 37 percent said they were raped multiple times, and 14 percent reported they were gang-raped. Perhaps even more tellingly, a small study financed by the V.A. following the gulf war suggests that rates of both sexual harassment and assault rise during wartime.

The researchers who carried out this study also looked at the prevalence of P.T.S.D. symptoms - including flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbing and round-the-clock anxiety - and found that women who endured sexual assault were more likely to develop PTSD than those who were exposed to combat.

Guided Imagery Study By Duke:

Guided Imagery for Military Sexual Trauma-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.)

(This study is currently recruiting participants, verified by Duke University, March, 2008. Sponsor: The National Institutes of Health (NIH). Military sexual trauma (MST) is a significant women's mental health issue. There is a crucial need for effective therapies for Military sexual trauma (MST) that are well-tolerated and can be flexibly administered in a variety of treatment settings. Guided Imagery is a novel, transportable intervention technique that meets these requirements and warrants research in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Guided Imagery for Trauma (GIFT) intervention for women veterans with Military sexual trauma (MST) has already been demonstrated to have positive and promising initial results in the first part, pilot study of 15 women veterans according to Duke.

A larger research study is currently underway. For more information, contact the National Institute of Health.

Guided Imagery and
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.)

A person suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) often suffer alone.

They embarrassed to reveal what they are feeling inside. Instead of opening up to others, getting support, they often repress their feelings leading to depression and often face serious physical consequences.

Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. allows individuals to face their feelings, fears and emotions head on.

They are able to confront their emotional pain, and by way of the story on the imagery C. D. they can learn ways to work through through them, and then move forward in their life. Guided Imagery has become a valuable tool for those suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.) .

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, unfortunately has become increasingly prominent in our soldiers going to and returning from Iraq. Many of our soldiers being redeployed are suffering from depression and fear. Guided Imagery has made a significant impact on Combat Stress and Deployment Stress.

The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder repeatedly tells individuals to

• Reach out to others
• Do not hold feelings inside
• There are so many people that love and cherish you
• They want to help
• Get the support that you need
• Find healthy ways of coping such as Guided Imagery, visualization and meditation practices including yoga
  

Diane Tusek is on the governing board of Trustees for The National Association of American Veterans. Our Guided Imagery C.Ds are currently being utilized extensively in a Combat Stress program in Iraq. The imagery C. D.'s are also being used at Walter Reed Hospital, Bethesda and numerous Veteran Hospitals around the country.

Guided Imagery has been clinically shown to keep a person focused and centers on utilizing all a person's senses, allowing them to become calm, centered, tranquil and at peace.

Guided Imagery for Depression in Adults
and Depression in Children and Teens

According to The National Institute of Mental Health 2 out of 10 people suffer from some sort of depression.

Major depressive disorder, also called major depression, is characterized by a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person's ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once everyday meaningful activities.

Major depression is disabling and prevents a person from functioning normally. An episode of major depression may occur only once in a person's lifetime, but more often, it recurs throughout a person's life.

Dysthymic disorder, also called Dysthymic, is characterized by long–term (two years or longer) but less severe symptoms that may not disable a person but can prevent one from functioning normally or feeling well.

Some forms of depression (depressive disorder) exhibit slightly different characteristics than those described above, or they may develop under unique circumstances.

Guided Imagery has clinically been shown to redirect a person's thought towards a positive, fresh outcome. It enhances self esteem, happiness and the emotional and physical well being of children as well as the elderly.

Guided Imagery C. D.'s have given courage, strength, and hope to anyone that has experienced a traumatic issue in their life.

Guided Imagery for Fibromyalgia

According to Dr. Gary Flegal, a world renowned expert on Fibromyalgia, "Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. The dots in the picture at the right represent tender points found in Fibromyalgia patients. These points are often the foundation of the doctors diagnosis.

A person diagnosed with fibromyalgia is suffering from pain almost constantly. They hurt all over and frequently feel exhausted.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue, insomnia and multiple tender points.

Previously, fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgia."

The use of Guided Imagery stimulates the immune system, enhances the overall feeling of well being in the patient with fibromyalgia. It also has a dramatic impact on relaxation, self confidence and overall well being.

Numerous Guided Imagery Research studies have shown that the use of Guided Imagery can have an impact on those suffering with fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Insomnia

A person suffering fibromyalgia typically feels tired all the time. Unfortunately, they all to often suffer from insomnia as well.

The use of Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. has been shown to make a significant impact on sleep enhancement. A person is able to turn off their busy mind, stay focused on the imagery story and allow themselves to drift off to a deep, tranquil sleep.

In addition, Guided Imagery enhances the quality of peaceful, calming dreams. It allows a person's dreams to become more vivid, colorful and meaningful.

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Guided Imagery for Headaches in
Children, Teens and Adults

According to The National Foundation of Headache, "Headache is a frequent symptom in children but deciding whether or not it is due to a serious problem can be a difficult task, even for the most experienced healthcare provider."

Migraine pain is usually throbbing and is almost always accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In children, the headache is often on both sides of the head, instead of just on one side as in adults.

According to Dr., David Rothner from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, "22% of patients actually come into the clinic over prescribed.

Simple relaxation techniques such as imagery, guided imagery, visualization and meditation can help just as well, if not more."

Emotional fears, anxiety, depression and anger have been clinically shown to have an adverse effect on headaches. When an individual is under stress, their blood vessels vasodialate, muscles become tense in the neck leading to the symptoms of a headache or migraine.

The use of a Guided Imagery (i.e. Guided Meditation, Visualization, Imagery) by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. ,has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals relax, maintain focus and come to a state of peace and tranquility within minutes.

The use of Guided Imagery for Headaches relaxes the blood vessels allowing blood to flow naturally throughout the body and to the organs that need it such as the heart, lungs and brain, among many other organs.

A well recognized and published Guided Imagery Research Study for Headaches, by Dr. Lisa Mannix at The Cleveland Clinic (see research page) showed that the use of Guided Imagery reduced headaches in one month by up to 62%.

Headache Centers nationally and internationally are utilizing Guided Imagery as routine standard of care for their headache or migrane patients.

Guided Imagery Headache Research

Guided imagery, which combines deep relaxation with positive suggestion, was clinically shown to decrease the onset and painfulness of headaches. Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. was also helpful in increasing patient ability to cope with headaches.

When Mannix et al. studied a group of 260 patients with tension-type headaches, 21.7% of those in the Guided Imagery population reported their headaches much improved, compared to 7.6% of the control group. (p = 0.04).

The authors of a 2003 review of the literature concluded that considerable evidence exists for the efficacy of mind-body techniques such as Guided Imagery, Imagery, relaxation, and hypnosis in the treatment of headaches or migranes.

Guided Imagery to Enhance Sports Performance

The use of Guided Imagery and visualization has been used by athletes for years to enhance their overall sports performance.

Guided Imagery and visualization techniques are routinely used in training in the NFL, Professional sports, college sports, and for athletes all around the globe.

Scott Hamilton stated "the difference between the person that brings home the gold or silver is the person's state of mind."

The use of Guided Imagery allows a person to stay focused on the end result It cuts down fears, doubts, and raises a person's self confidence thus enhancing their sports performance.

Lebron James was recently harassed and hit intentionally with the intent to cause harm and injury. When eased if he was shaken, he responded, "not a bit, keeping the mind focused and being mentally prepared is the key".

Guided Imagery For
Tissue, Wound and Bone Repair

Not only is an injury that harms tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints or bones painful, it also produces a variety of emotional issues as well. Individuals, including athletes often state "I just don't have time for this!"

When a person becomes dependent on others, many feelings such as anger, frustration and even depression can set in.

Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C.D., has clinically shown to enhance tissue, wound, ligament, tendon and bone repair by up to 55%.

In addition, it enhances a person's self esteem, feelings of self worth and allows a person to sleep better.

Stress and Heart Disease
Guided Imagery for Heart Disease

Stress is now considered a leading factor in heart disease. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women alike.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. But if left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, angina and irregular heart beats, and even death.

According to The American Heart Disease, " the connection between stress and heart disease is now more evident than ever before." A cardiac patient is able to tune out all the external variables around them and stay focused on what is "real", the here and now.

Stress and Heart Disease Link

Cardiac Clinical research has shown there is a strong link between stress and heart disease. Stress may generate excessive rises in blood pressure that may place some individuals at a greater risk for heart disease.

The link between stress and heart disease has been known for many years. It has been clinically proven by countless published cardiac research studies. 

Chronic stress is often associated with:

• Lack of control over situations
• Unsatisfactory social support
• Inability to express oneself
• Poor coping skills
• Poor health habits, such as insufficient exercise, poor diet, and a number of changes in body composition and metabolism

Chronic stress exposes your body to unhealthy, persistently elevated levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Studies also link stress to changes in the way blood clots, which increases the risk of heart disease (arteriosclerosis, heart attack or stroke).

The use of Guided Imagery can have a profound impact on Heart Disease by way of vasodilatation and relaxation. You can take an active role in the health of your heart by controlling how you react to the stress in your life.

Stress and Heart Disease a Proven Link

Can Managing Stress Reduce or Prevent Heart Disease?

The American Heart Association states "Managing cardiac stress makes sense for your overall health. "

According to The American Institute of Stress, "Stress" response describes the condition caused by a person's reaction to physical, chemical, emotional or environmental factors.

More and more evidence suggests a relationship between the risk of cardiovascular disease and environmental and psychosocial factors. We don't know if stress acts as an "independent" risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Acute and chronic stress may affect other risk factors and behaviors, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, smoking, physical inactivity and overeating".

"Guided Imagery for Heart Disease and Guided Imagery for Heart Surgery(cardiac surgery) has been one of the greatest advantages for use by our cardiac patients," states Dr. Toby Cosgrove.

Guided Imagery for Infertility and Infertility Treatments
Guided Imagery for Pregnancy

According to Dr. Andrea Braverton, a national infertility specialist, infertility places a heavy burden on people's self-esteem, and stress arises from this negative self-image.

Many men and women report feeling less masculine or feminine after a diagnosis of infertility.

Going through Infertility treatments is a life crisis that can throw women and men off guard. They had no realization that attempting pregnancy could be so difficult on them as well as the relationships with others. Marriages often become strained. Sexual relations often become less romantic and more of a process towards pregnancy."

Research has shown that women going through infertility treatments rated themselves as having higher levels of depression than women going through cancer treatment.

Infertility treatments often rob a person of control and the ability to make choices, leaving them vulnerable to sadness, isolation, anger and feelings of hopelessness.

The use of a Guided Imagery C. D. has been clinically shown to decrease the stress and anxiety for both the woman and man going through infertility treatments. In addition, it creates a state of calm, peace and tranquility and enhances relaxation and decreases insomnia and enhances sleep.

Guided Imagery gives a person back the self confidence, determination and focus that is so often exhausted while going through infertility treatments.

We recommend the Guided Imagery C. D.'s, Courage, Strength and Hope and Guided Imagery for Pre Procedure or Surgery for women and men looking for assistance in coping through infertility treatments.

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Guided Imagery for Insomnia and Sleep Enhancement

Nearly everyone has occasional sleepless nights, perhaps due to stress, heartburn, or drinking too much caffeine or alcohol. Chronic insomnia is defined when you have problems falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or experience non restorative sleep that occurs on a regular or frequent basis, often for no apparent reason.

Insomnia effects a persons motivation, memory, mental alertness, energy and , emotional well-being. It also has a significant impact on a person's overall health. Sleep is imperative for immune system enhancement.

Insomnia and fatigue (acute or chronic fatigue) can lead to a lack of concentration and be detrimental to a person's health. Lack of sleep and insomnia has been shown to have a serious negative effect on the job. Numerous research studies have shown that nurses, physicians make more mistakes and have poor judgment when they do not get enough sleep.

Iinsomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes.

The use of Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. has been shown to make a indicate impact on sleep enhancement.

A person is able to turn off their busy mind, stay focused on the imagery story and allow themselves to drift off to a deep, tranquil sleep.
In addition, Guided Imagery enhances the quality of peaceful, calming dreams. It allows a person's dreams to become more vivid, colorful and meaningful.

Guided Imagery has been successfully used by young children, teens to calm their fears and help them sleep. It has been shown to cut down on nightmares and night terrors. Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D is also helpful for students to help them tune out distractions and assist them with fall into a deep, blissful sleep.

Child and Teen Stress and Anxiety
Guided Imagery has been clinically proven to
Decrease Anxiety by up to 65%

Pressures, expectations, and temptations for our teens are greater than ever before. They feel the need to please their parents, teachers, coaches, friends, often failing to recognize their own feelings inside.

Teens often state that they don't have time to do the things that they want to do.
They want more down time to just chill and have fun.



















Beyond the basics of love and attention that everyone craves, all kids are primarily motivated to reach one of three goals:

• Need for achievement / reward (these are often considered high achievers or perfectionists)
• Need for peer approval or friendships that they can rely on
• Need to feel in control of their lives and not be overpowered by family, teachers, etc. (these children/teens are usually defiant, hard-headed or strong-willed).

Mood swings, acting out, anger, slamming doors, changes in sleep patterns, grades, personality, such as being withdrawn and sad are often indicators of teenage stress.

In order for our children or teens to cope, they need down time to be alone, think and just rejuvenate.

They are very resilient and can bounce back quickly if just given the quiet time that they need. They often just want to do nothing and chill.

Guided Imagery Meditation C. D.'s have been shown to have a remarkable way of refocusing a person's thoughts and calming down their minds.

Play is not just important for its own sake – for fun – but because it develops, as one example, important social skills in learning to understand oneself and others. Play can also be restorative in releasing stress, and working through trauma and grief.

Guided Imagery for Child or Teenage Stress

Guided Imagery for children and teens has been a very effective tool to allow them to come to grips with what they are feeling.

Often they are confused by their feelings and embarrassed to talk about them.

That is where Guided Imagery helps the most. It is an inner communication with a person's feelings, fears and uncertainties. Guided Imagery gives them the change to work through them and move on with life.

The use of a Guided Imagery C. D. is equally effective for boys or girls. The main focus is learning to identify when a person is under stress and then coping in a healthy and safe way.

Children and teens can get back to doing the things their love to do and have fun.

They are able to succeed in the things that they need to accomplish, whether it be school, relationships or to enhance sports performance.

(See below section on Guided Imagery to Enhance Sports Performance).

Stress and Learning Disabilities
Guided Imagery Can Help
Cope with a Learning Disability

According to the National Association of Learning Disabilities, families with a member with a Learning Disability, (i.e. Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit DIsorder with Hyperactivity, dyslexia, bipolar disease, Autism, Anxiety Disorder, etc) experience more challenges and stress than others. The stress of being diagnosed with having a learning disability can initially be overwhelming. 

It can upset the entire family dynamics, often turning a home that is typically a secure, comfortable, and safe place into a place of frustration, anxiety, chaos and despair.

Individuals diagnosed with a Learning Disability, (i.e., Attention Deficit, or Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Autism, Bipolar Disease, etc) often have difficulty paying attention to tedious tasks such as work, everyday activities, chores, schoolwork, etc.

Often individuals diagnosed with a Learning Disability are more spontaneous and do or say things without considering the consequences. They are not lazy, insensitive or rude. They just need to be taught a a sense of of direction, focus, and purpose. Having a loving, nurturing and supportive environment is the key.

Children with Learning Disability in a classroom setting
(Attention Deficit, and Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder)

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit and other forms of a learning disability are often said as having 'attention problems' in the classroom.

Students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or ADHD account for a significant number of our population often coupled with other learning differences that impact language learning or processing.

Rick Lavoie, a former teacher and Head of River view School in Massachusetts, and author and speaker about children with learning differences, recently published the book The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child.

He observed that " in all the years he worked with a Learning Disability (LD) and Attention Deficit ( ADD) he never met a student that didn't want to do 'his work' - but met lots who didn't want to do "our work!' 

Individuals with learning disabilities can accomplish anything they want when they put their heart and soul into it. Wayne Dyer states:

"When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change!"

According to Dr. Edward Hallowell, in his book, Driven to Distraction, "there are some people who "chronically daydream. They are often very bright, but they have trouble attending to one topic for very long. They are full of energy and have trouble staying put. They can be quite impulsive in saying or doing whatever comes to mind, and they find distractions impossible to resist."

Guided Imagery encourages a person to stay focused. Learning Disabilities such as Attention Deficit Disorders (Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity, Dyslexia, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, etc.) and other forms of learning disabilities often result in frustrations and many behavior issues.

It is ok to be different, what is important is that a person tries their hardest at whatever they try to do. Then, be proud of themselves for having tried their best.

What is vital for a person with a Learning Disability is to learn in a quiet, peaceful environment, avoiding too many distractions.

It is important that they are given additional time and patience to complete projects.

Common symptoms of Attention Deficit or
Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity May Include:

• Difficulty with coping skills, feeling overwhelmed
• Difficulty solving problems and coping
• Spontaneity, not thinking of consequences
• Difficulty with time management
• Procrastination
• Distraction, forgetfulness, tendency to lose things
• Disruption in sleep patterns
• Difficulty with motivation and following through
• Difficulty in work, school, and job
• Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships
• Messy
• Hyperactivity, rebelliousness, anger, need for control, irritability Behavior is often impulsive and may be daring or unpredictable to the point of danger
• Stubborn, talk too much, easily frustrated
• Impatient, destructive behavior to self or family
• Difficulty adapting to change

One of the greatest desires that anyone has, especially a person with a learning disability is to fit in and to be accepted by others.

Encourage them to keep positive and surround themselves with positive things and people.
Find out what they like to do best and focus on their strengths, talents and passions and encourage them to follow their dreams.

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Guided Imagery for Sickle Cell Anemia

Guided imagery for pain management by children with sickle celll disease ages 6 to 11 years Cassandra, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Guided Imagery has had a significant impact on children sick sickle cell disease (SCD). Guided Imagery has helped in the pain management as well as relieve side effects of sickle cell treatments.

Guided Imagery Research Studies of Children with Sickle Cell Anemia (Sickle Cell Disease) showed that the use of Guided Imagery was an effective adjunct to pain management with significant decreases in pain in children.

Guided Imagery for Preparation for a Medical Procedure
or Guided Imagery for Surgery Preparation

"If you were scheduled for surgery and were offered a drug with no side effects that could decrease your anxiety, pain, and length of hospital stay, would you be interested?

What if it was not a drug, but a simple relaxation procedure called Guided Imagery? Recent research shows that guided imagery has a significant impact on pre and postoperative anxiety, pain and length of stay in patients undergoing surgery.

Researchers have demonstrated that it can decrease blood pressure, decrease blood glucose levels, decrease histamine response to allergies, enhance wound and bone healing, and improve coping and self confidence."

When patients are confronted with an illness that requires medical or surgical intervention, many fears overcome them, including worries about pain, dependency, financial strain, and even death.

Guided Imagery (i.e. Guided Meditation, Guided Visualization, Imagery) gives a person back the support that is needed. They realize that they are not alone. When a patient is listening to the story on a Guided Imagery C.D., they are able to slow down their racing, busy mind and stay focused and relaxed rather than letting their mind wander in many directions.

Guided Imagery keeps a person focused on the present. By way of the soft, tranquil music and subtle nature sounds, the story guides the person through many of the feelings that they are going through. It brings them to a state of peace and relaxation.

Guided Imagery is routinely being used in over 6000+ hospitals nationwide and in 37 countries prior to medical or surgical procedures. It has become routine standard of care for Heart surgery around the globe.

Individuals, young all the way up to elderly feel refreshed, and nourished after listening to our Guided Imagery C.D.'s. Guided Imagery encourages patients to become calm and focused prior, during, and after a procedure. It allows a temporary mental escape at a stressful or difficult time. 

Most physicians have put aside their skepticism as they realize the patients come out of the procedure more relaxed, tranquil and in peace. They realize that research has shown that it has tremendous positive effects on the overall recovery outcome of their surgical patients.

Guided Imagery is a way of purposely diverting and refocusing a person's thoughts. It begins by obtaining a level of peace and relaxation, then shifts the attention away from the stressful environment to a relaxed, imagined place.

When a patient is listening to the story on a Guided Imagery C.D., they are able to slow down their racing, busy mind and stay focused and relaxed rather than letting their mind wander in many directions.

Guided Imagery keeps a person focused on the present moment. By way of the soft, tranquil music and subtle nature sounds, the gentle, soothing voice within the story guides an individual through any emotions that they may be experiencing.

By way of the words on the story, they are taught techniques to confront their feelings, work through them and then move forward in their life.

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Guided Imagery for Medical Procedures or Guided Imagery for Surgery Preparation (ie. , Guided Imagery for Pre procedures or Surgery) has now been used in close to 6000 hospitals in the past year.

The use of Guided Imagery C.D. prior to being admitted into the hospital has been shown to be an effective tool for surgery preparation.

In addition, it gives a person a sense of satisfaction, self confidence and empowerment that they are taking an active role in their surgical preparation and post operative recovery.

Guided imagery has been clinically proven in hundreds of research trials to have a dramatic impact on slowing down a racing, busy mind and keeping thoughts in focus.    The use of a guided imagery C.D. has been researched by numerous medical institutions globally.  

Results are similar across the board. The anxiety can be decreased by up to 65% as well as a 65% pain. Guided Imagery is an effective tool for pain management. Listeners are able to decrease insomnia and sleep more soundly.

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 or surgery.

According to The Archieves of Pediatric Medicine, "children and teens 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. Using Guided Imagery prior to, during after after a medical procedure or surgery has shown to have highly effective outcomes.

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.

The use of Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C.D. comes natural to children and teens. Imagery is simply using the power of one's imagination. Who has more ability to imagine and use imagery than children?

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.

Children are naturals at using their imagination. That is all Guided Imagery actually is "imagination and visualization". It is an active form of day dreaming.
The use of Guided Imagery by a Guided Imagery C.D. is being used successfully nationally in thousands of hospitals. It is also being utilized in 37 countries.

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 65% 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 maay 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 C.D.  

They are encouraged by way of the story on the Guided Imagery C.D. to place any fears, discomforts, or feelings in a balloon and then gently let them go, slowly floating away, drifting away. . 

Our Guided Imagery C.D.'s 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

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.

How to listen to a Guided Imagery CD
for a Medical Procedure or Guided Imagery for Surgery:

Research has shown that the more you listen to the Imagery C.D. prior to a procedure or for surgery preparation, the better the results. However, even if you only listen a few times, the benefits of imagery are amazing.

Begin listening to the Guided Imagery C.D. preferably a week or several days prior to your procedure. Try to take 25 minutes out of your day, most people choose to listen in the morning before they get out of bed and again in the evening or at bedtime.

Guided Imagery Process:

1. Go to a quiet room, free yourself of interruptions for approximately 25 minutes.
2. Get into a comfortable position.
3. Put on The Guided Imagery C.D. or Guided Imagery Tape
4. Simply, close your eyes, and follow the imagery story to a place of peace, tranquility and deep relaxation

Thousands of patients have stated that they instantly feel relaxed, tranquil and at peace while listening to the Imagery C.D.

Guided Imagery is a simple relaxation technique that can teach a person healthy coping skills that can follow them through the rest of their life.

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There are Countless Guided Imagery Benefits:

• 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.
  
  
• Countless Guided Imagery 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.
  
  
• Guided Imagery / Guided Meditation can have some remarkable effects.  Change will occur. Just remember, change is good.  It is a natural bridge towards growth.
  
  
• 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 promote wellness and optimize overall health. 

Research has Shown that Guided Imagery May:

• Assist in Surgery Preparation
• Decrease stress and anxiety
• Decrease panic attacks
• Decrease blood pressure, chest pain and angina
• Decrease the blood sugar for Diabetics
• 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. autism 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

The world renown benchmark Guided Imagery Research Study at The Cleveland Clinic (i.e. Cleveland Clinic Guided Imagery Program) and Washington Hospital Center in the 90's brought Guided Imagery to the forefront for health care, corporations, schools and everyday homes for health maintenance.

The world renowned Guided Imagery Research Study involving patients utilizing Guided Imagery for Cardiovascular Surgery (Heart Surgery) under the direction of Dr. Delos Cosgrove, Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic, turned heads nationally and internationally.

Dr. Cosgrove has thus collaborated to develop The Cleveland Clinic Guided Imagery Program for Heart Surgery.

The Guided Imagery Research Study for Heart Surgery indicated that there was a significant difference pre and post surgery with the patient's anxiety and pain levels when using Guided Imagery by way of Diane Tusek's Guided Imagery C.D.'s.

Clinical results showed a decrease in anxiety by 65% and Pain by 50%.

In addition, the Washington Hospital Center, conducted a Guided Imagery Study under the direction of Dr. Agusto Pichard utilizing 1000 cardiac patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and angioplasty. They looked at pre and post anxiety levels. The results of the patient's stress and anxiety before and after listening to our C.D.'s were astounding. 

Change comes when you stop wishing and start doing!

We have proudly been a part of over one hundred Guided Imagery Research Studies that have shown that the mind and body are truly interconnected.

Our mission: is to assist others to full body health, (mind, body and spirit) encouraging individuals to use a very powerful resource that we all have within us, at all times: The power of the mind.

"You can change the direction of your life when you change your mind. 
It's all up to you and your choices."

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Guided Imagery for Longevity of Life

Clinical Research Studies questioning elderly individuals their secrets of longevity. The answers are usually the same across the board:

Live simple, surround yourself only with positive people and positive thoughts and to live each day as if they were dying. They also stated that they felt invigorated by helping others, keeping busy with their mind, body and exercised often.

The more control that a person has in their life (financial situation, job, personal relationships), the greater the chance is they will remain happy and in a healthy state. It is important to do the things that you want to do, rather than what others want for you.

Taking time to be out in nature. Exercise and nourish your mind, body and spirit, the more invigorated and stimulated an individual will be.

In addition, It is imperative surround yourself with positive people and positive thoughts. Don't let the negativity of others bring you down.

Studies have shown that one of the most important ways that you can keep positive energy into your life is with the company you keep. Ask yourself, do my friends, and/or family members bring me down or bring out the best and energize me?

Good relationships should inspire you to reach greater heights and remind you of your inner strengths and talents that you often don't realize. There will always be negativity in the world, however it is up to you how you choose to react or not react to it.

Most importantly, Guided Imagery (Meditations) gives a person back control of their life. They are able to settle down. Guided Imagery for Insomnia has made a tremendous impact on individuals around the globe.  

Guided Imagery For Obesity,
Weight Loss and Bar iatric Surgery

Obesity is a serious disease with symptoms that can slowly accumulate and build up over years. The National Institute of Health (NIF) defines morbid obesity as:

• Being 100 lbs or more above your ideal body weight
• Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more
• Having a BMI of 35 or greater and one or more co-morbid conditions
  

The disease of obesity interferes with daily routine physical and emotional behaviors such as breathing or walking. It has a significant impact on one's emotional well being, self confidence and happiness. The disease of obesity has a significant health impacts such as shorter life expectancies, diabetes, cancer and more. The ultimate goal for those struggling with Obesity is weight loss. However, there are usually numerous emotional issues to deal with.

Guided Imagery allows a person to confront any issues that they may be dealing with head on. By way of the words on the imagery C.D., they are given ways to work through them and move forward in life towards a new, fresh beginning..

The use of Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. has been shown to enhance a person's self confidence, motivation, focus and overall well-being.

Research has shown that waiting for an upcoming procedure produces an enormous amount of emotional and physical stress on an individual.

Clinical trials have shown that the use of Guided Imagery for surgery preparation and post-op recovery decreases anxiety and pain by up to 65%, decreases side effects of treatment by 33%, enhances sleep by 75%, and produces a sense of peaceful tranquility at a normally stressful and difficult time in a person's life.

Guided Imagery for Pain and Pain Management

A Guided Imagery Research Study involving the world renown pain specialist Dr. Jeffrey  Grass showed the use of the Guided Imagery C. D.by Diane Tusek, reduced pain by up to 65%.   

Pain Management Clinical Studies have gone down as far as the cellular level. They have demonstrated that the use of Guided imagery C. D's 's can release the natural hormone of endorphins in the brain, thus significantly decreasing pain.

Endorphins are often called the "feel good hormones." They are a natural pain killer.  It brings a person to a state of peace and tranquility at an otherwise difficult time in their life. These are a key factor in Pain Management.

Guided Imagery for pain and pain management has been very instrumental in the treatment of chronic and acute pain.  The use of a Guided Imagery C.D. (i.e. Guided Meditation, Visualization, Imagery C.D's ') can give a person a sense of peace, tranquility and self confidence that they are able to be in charge of their health and life. Guided Imagery is a powerful resource that we all have within us at all times, the power of the mind.

Women in Pain

Millions of Women across the globe suffer from chronic pain. Pain may occur in any organ of the body. More than 1 million women and men are affected with interstitial cystitis (IC), which is a clinical pain syndrome involving urinary urgency, frequency, and pelvic pain.

Numerous studies in recent years have established that women in pain are more likely to be under treated for their pain. A comprehensive report published in 2001 in The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics concluded that “women’s pain reports are taken less seriously than men’s, and women receive less aggressive treatment than men for their pain.” It added, “women in pain are more likely to have their pain reports discounted as ‘emotional’ or ‘psychogenic’ and, therefore, ‘not real.’”

Clinical studies down to the cellular level indicate the positive impact that the use of Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C.D. can have on a person's emotional and physical well-being.

Guided Imagery Research Studies have proven that the use of Guided Imagery by way of a Guided Imagery C. D. can have a significant impact on pain management. It has been reported that pain can be reduced by up to 65% in a matter of minutes.

Guided Imagery redirects a person's focus in life. They are able to see things in a new, fresh and different perspective. It increases self confidence, self worth and produces a sense of peace, calm and tranquility within a matter of minutes.

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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 with a Life Coach
• 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