Teen Stress and Anxiety
The Use of Guided Imagery CDs Can Help

Pressures, expectations, and temptations for our teens are greater than ever. A poll from The National Association of Pediatrics stated that 85% of teens polled felt that they were stressed out and overwhelmed.

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Mood swings, acting out, anger, slamming doors, changes in sleep patterns, grades, personality, such as being withdrawn and sad are often indicators of teenage stress.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

The key to surviving the teen years, is to have a release from all the pressures and challenges that they have everyday in their life. Encourage them to follow their dreams and passions. Keep them involved in some sort of social activity, perhaps sports or clubs or music.

Life isn't all about being organized and structured. It is important to take time out and just be yourself.

Do the things that you want to do, rather than what others want for you. Allow them to have fun with their friends, and find a strong support group that they can count on.

It is ok to be different. It is ok to be your own person.

Our children/teens are exposed to a great deal of negative media exposure. It is up to us to refocus their thoughts and mind on what is real on positive and safe thoughts.

There is a great deal of reseach on media exposure effecting our children today. A great deal of depression and anxiety has been the result.Parents that appreciate imagination, curiosity, adventure, and creativity, tend to have children that are more imaginative.

There is a strong importance in the value of imagination. Encourage them to use the wisdom of their imagination to solve their own problems. They do this by creating pictures in their mind’s eye that help them learn how to reach a desired goal. 

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

Sometimes their images show them a new way to solve their problem – other times they may call upon an inner guide (e.g., animal friend, wizard, or wise person) who shares knowledge or gives imaginary gifts to help overcome their concerns.

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.

Parents have a great influence.The Singers’ offer several simple and effective ways parents can enhance educational use of TV and that can be adapted to computer use:

• Carefully select and preview programs and games for the child.
• Connect computer activities to the child’s interest.
• Watch and play with a child to see if he’s confused, bored or scared by a particular event. 
• Incorporate ideas from a TV program or video game into natural play.
• Motivate imagination use by asking the child to think of different endings for a story, or to make up other characters who could be on the program or video game.

Finally, there is a time for electronic media and a time to shut it down. 

A time to make time to go “inside” rather than “outside” for information, stimulation, entertainment, and knowledge. 

When a child/teen feels the outside pressures, it is then that they can utilize the full effects of guided imagery.

There are enough pressures out in the world for them. Let them have fun.

Guided Imagery for 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 embarrased 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.

Guided Imagery 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. They then 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 sports.

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Stress and Learning Disabilities
Guided Imagery Can Help

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 dianosed with having a learning disability can intially 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 spontaneuous 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 supportivve enviornment 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 ADD or ADHD account for a significant number of our population often coupled with other learning differences that impact language learning or processing.

Often, these students are incorrectly described as having behavior or motivation issues when the truth is that these students often put far more effort into their academic endeavors, and have less to show for it at the end of the day, than their peers who don't have the same challenges and obstacles in their path. 

Rick Lavoie, a former teacher and Head of Riverview School in Massachusetts, and author and speaker about children with learning differences, recently published a book on motivation called The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child in which he observes that in all the years he worked with LD and 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!' 

There's the rub for lots of our students--they can focus on the tasks and activities that give something back to them and reward them for their efforts, but they are less successful working on the things WE want them to do that are difficult for them and unrewarding to their efforts.

Watch a youngster at a skate park rehearse a trick on his skateboard.  They will practice the sequence over and over, perfecting every detail of the move, sometimes in the face of painful falls and frustrating mistakes. They will allow others to comment and give suggestions, but there's camaraderie even though there are different levels of accomplishment and skill around the park.

It is a culture of achievement! There is no way we would describe such kids as unfocused or unmotivated.  But that same child confronted with a sheet of math programs in school where he must be still and quiet might face withering discouragement fueled by delays for processing, poor memory for math facts, and feelings of defeat even before he starts.

Are our children any different from us? In our careers, we tend to "play" in our areas of strength - and avoid those tasks and activities where we feel ill-suited or poorly equipped to compete. I realize we all need to do things we don't like or may not be good at, but what if we were stuck in a situation where most of the day we were confronted with such tasks and then judged by how well we accomplished them? What if we were called lazy or unmotivated because it took us longer than someone else to complete such a task? 

We all realize that this is exactly what so many of our kids experience, and it is clear to me that it is our job as teachers and parents to help get our kids through this experience uninjured and whole.  How do we do that?!

The first thing I suggest is to change the way look at these kids and their struggles. And perhaps as Wayne Dyer says"

"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."

Although Attention Deficit Disorders (Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactvitiy, Dyslexia, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, etc.) and other forms of learning disabilities often result in frustrations and many behavior issues. However, a learning disability has also been described as a gift. It does have many positive benefits. Individuals are usually loving, compassionate, funny, creative, loyal and have tons of enthusiasm and energy.

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, peacful enviornment, 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.

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 CD 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 CD. (i.e. Guided Meditation CD, Guided Visualization CD).

It has been clinically proven to promote wellness and optimize overall health. 

The use of a Guided Imagery CD for assistance with a Learning Disability Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit DIsorder with Hyperactivity, dyslexia, bipolar disease, Autism, Anxiety Disorder, etc) has been shown to be not only highly effective, but provides a sense of self confidence, pride, and comfort. The individual is led to feel that they are no different than anyone else. They just learn in a different way and often are even more successful than other children their own age.

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. 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 is 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 CD

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.

Guided Imagery may help you feel more in control of your emotions and thought processes, which may improve your attitudes, health, and sense of well-being. Guided Imagery CD's assist individuals to reflect on where they are in life, evaluate where they want to be and gently "guide them" to the place that they want to be.

Guided Imagery Meditations have many uses. You can use it to promote relaxation, which can lower blood pressure and reduce other problems related to stress and anxiety.

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.

Is Guided Imagery Safe?

The use of Guided imagery techniques 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 let your body experience the full benefits of a Guided Imagery CD:

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 and Learning Disabilities

A person with a learning disability (Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit DIsorder with Hyperactivity, dyslexia, bipolar disease, Autism, Anxiety Disorder, etc). often has many bottled-up feelings and frustrations such as anger, insecurities, fears and even depression.

Guided Imagery is the perfect tool to help them to identify with their feelings, frustrations and emotions. By the way of the words on the story, work through them and move on with their life with the zest and energy that they were blessed with.

Guided Imagery provides them with the support and self confidence that they need. They realize that they are not alone and that no matter what, they are loved unconditionally for who they are, and that they are going to be ok.

The use of Guided Imagery provides a sense of relaxation and peaceful tranquility. They are taught healthy coping strategies that they can use for the rest of their lives.

Individuals learning with learning disabilities (Attention Defict, Autism, Dyslexia, Bipolar Disease, Anxiety Disorder) may experience disability-related stress. However, it with proper means of support they can succeed in the world the same, and often more as they learn to work on their strengths.

They develop effective means of reducing and coping with stress, frustration, and the emotional aspects of their learning disabilities. 

Norman Doidge, M.D., author of a book entitled, The Brain that Changes Itself, states the brain is like a muscle that grows when you stimulate it under the right conditions.

When you are motivated to learn new things, the experience can physically change the structure of the brain. The desire to fit in is a key factor in all of our lives. However, it means so much more to those that feel that they may be just a bit different in some ways than others.

One very important factor to always remember is that there are no two people alike.

Each and everyone of us is special and unique in their own way.

There is no right or wrong way to learn. Indivuduals diagnosed with a Learning Disability (or difference) can learn to function and adapt in most situations.

They just have to do it in their own way!

There are three components of successful coping:

• Awareness of the situations that trigger stress
• Recognition of developing stress
• Availability/access to and use of coping strategies

Successful individuals have developed strategies for reducing stress and avoiding resulting psychological difficulties.  Such strategies may include:

• counseling
• asking others to do unmanageable tasks (in work and school)
• changing activities periodically to prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed
• learning to express feelings
• proper communication
• maintaining a safe emotional support group
• focusing on the postive
• staying away from negative or critical persons
• medication
• recognizing triggers that set off frustration and anger
• using proper coping strategies such as Guided Imagery (i.e. Guided Meditation, Guided Visualization, Imagery) to help regain control and self confidence

The use of Guided imagery has been clinically proven to be of great assistance in those suffering from the negative emotional feelings associated with learning disabilities such as (Autism, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity, Dyslexia, Bipolar Disease, etc)

They realize that they are not alone and that no matter what, they are loved unconditionally for who they are. It gives a person a sense of security, self confidence and love.The use of Guided Imagery provides a sense of relaxation and peaceful tranquility.

It allows one to come to grips with what they are feeling, and through the story on the Guided Imagery CD, they are taught healthy coping strategies for dealing with any challenges in their life. They realize that they are no different than anybody else. .

Learning Disabilities (learning differences) can, in fact, be a blessing and a gift. Guided Imagery assists the cells in the brain to enhance emotional stability and helps a person to focus. 

It can raise a person's self confidence and helps with mental alertness. They are very sensitive to all senses, which can be a great advantage to them in life.

Guided Imagery can bring a person to a state of tranquil, peaceful serenity in a matter of minutes. It is a simple yet remarkable relaxation technique that has been around for hundreds of years to help people slow their racing, busy minds and become settled, relaxed, and at peace.

Our Guided Imagery CD's give you time to regroup with your thoughts and feelings. Guided imagery(Guided Meditation, Guided Visualization, Imagery) helps people, children through adults, identify their feelings, work through them, and let them go. Our Guided Imagery CDs,

Guided Imagery for Stressful and Difficult times and Guided Imagery for Courage, Strength, and Hope for Teens through Aadults, have been a lifesaver to many.

The use of Guided Imagery for any situation in life, allows individuals to realize that there is nothing in the world they can't accomplish as long as they put their heart and soul into it. They can and will soar to heights that they never thought imaginable!

Guided Imagery (i,e. Guided Meditations, Guided Visualization) teaches inner strength and self confidence. It allows anyone, young or old the ability to connect with the inner feelings, and work through them feeling more self confident, proud and happy in life. They realize that they really are no differnt than anyone else. They just lean in a "different way".

It gives anyone, young or old the self confidence and belief that with true desire, dedication and commitment, anything is possible.  

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.'s 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 CD as well as afterwards.

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.

The use of a Guided Imagery CD has been clinically shown to bring an individual to a state of tranquil relaxation in a matter of minutes. It gives a person self confidence that they are able to take control over their mental and physical well being.

Research has Shown that Guided Imagery May:

• Decrease anxiety for Surgical 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
• Enhance energy for Fibromyalgia
• Strengthen the immune system
• Decrease anxiety for Burn patients
• Decrease side effects of treatments
• Decrease insomnia, Decrease pain
• Decrease symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
• Assist with stroke rehabilitation
• Assist with cardiac rehabilitation
• Decrease symptoms of asthma, allergies, and respiratory conditions
• Assist coping for surgical preparation
• Assist pre and post medical, dental and surgical treatments
• Assist people coping with losses:  (death, relationships, divorces, job)
• Assist patients during post operative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Assist children with anxiety disorders and Learning disabilities such as Attention Deficit 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 infertility treatments and conception
• Allow relaxation for pregnancy and labor and delivery process

Most importantly, Guided Imagery (Meditations) by way of a Guided Imagery CD gives a person back control of their life. They feel a sense of deep relaxation, tranquility, and peace.

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Diane Tusek, President and Founder of Guided Imagery, Inc. has been recognized as the pioneer in the field of Guided Imagery and Guided Imagery Research. Beginning in the 80's, Diane began using her Guided Imagery CD's for her patients as a nurse at The Cleveland Clinic. (The Cleveland Clinic Guided Imagery Program has been actively a part of patient care since the early 90's).

Diane has since expanded her work into 35 countries. Her Guided Imagery CD’s are rated #1 in the world by many wishing to decrease stress, anxiety, pain and enhance a person's coping skills. They are recognized as being instrumental in allowing others to gain control back into their lives. 

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 an individuals, inner strengths, passions, priorities and talents. 

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.

Diane Tusek's soothing, comforting, and compassionate voice has been described as magical. It has a tranquil, instantaneous effect. 

Our numerous Guided Imagery Research Studies have shown that anyone's anxiety can be reduced by up to 65%, and it has been shown to decrease pain and bring a person to a state of tranquility in a matter of minutes.

Guided Imagery for Health Care
and Guided Imagery for Overall Health

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Meet Diane Tusek, R.N., B.S.N.
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Over the past 30 years, Diane Tusek
has patiently“guided” over 1 million people
with her world renowned researched Guided Imagery C.D.'s for
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Diane’s world-renown Guided Imagery Research has been considered "the benchmark research” in the world.  Diane is recognized as one of the most respected and compelling experts the field of Guided Imagery.

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.

We 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."

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.

Maintaining Resiliency in Today's Hectic World

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 CD's Can:

• Assist those for Surgery Preparation
• 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
• Decrease side effects of cancer treatments
• Enhance sleep by up to 75%
• Decrease post operative surgical pain
• Decrease pain by up to 65%
• Assist in infertility treatments and coping with infertility stress
• Assist during pregnancy through the labor and delivery process
• Assist in all types of Stroke or Heart Rehabilitation
• Decrease pulmonary symptoms such as asthma, allergies, emphysema
• Assist in coping 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 Assist with Learning disabilities
• 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
• Decrease insomnia

Guided Imagery For 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 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 Guided Imagery C.D.'s was beneficial for easing anxiety related to radiation therapy, including fears or pain, dependency, their physical appearance and the recurrence of cancer. 

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 better, or to picture the destruction of tumor cells while in a state of relaxation. 

Individuals can visualize various aspects of their cancer treatment, remaining calm, in control and relaxed. Guided Imagery has also been clinically shown to decrease side effects of cancer treatments such as nausea and vomiting.

Our Guided Imagery C.D.'s are being used nationally and internationally in hospitals, outpatient centers, palliative care and in hospice centers.

Guided Imagery for Headaches

The use of Guided Imagery for Headaches has clinically been shown to be a vasodilator. It 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 others.

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%.

Guided Imagery for Headache Centers is being used with great success nationally and across the globe. Guided Imagery CD's are also being used as standard care by physicians to enhance headache treatments and the headache medicines being prescribed.

Guided Imagery for Pain Management

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

Pain Management Clinical Studies have gone as far as the cellular level. They have demonstrated that the use of Guided imagery CD's can release the natural hormone of endorphins in the brain. 

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.  Guided Imagery can be useful for any situation except for severe mental illness. At that time, slow soothing music can be used.

The use of a Guided Imagery CD 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.

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.

The Link Between Stress and Heart Disease

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. 

Research Studies conducted by Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Duke and most recently the University of Washington, report that while the exact path connecting chronic stress and heart disease may vary from person to person, there appears to be a general and concrete pattern.

Chronic stress is 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 that are well-established risk factors for heart disease (eventually, these changes in body composition and chemistry - known collectively as the metabolic syndrome - produce heart disease)

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).

We also know that the surge in adrenaline caused by severe emotional stress causes the blood to clot more readily, increasing the risk of heart attacks. There is significant evidence that stress has a direct effect in producing coronary heart disease.

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

Stress and Heart Disease

Can Managing Stress Reduce or Prevent Heart Disease?

Managing cardiac stress makes sense for your overall health. But current data don't yet support specific recommendations about stress reduction as a proven therapy for cardiovascular disease.

Background

"Stress" response describes the condition caused by a person's reaction to physical, chemical, emotional or environmental factors. Stress can refer to physical effort and mental tension. It's hard to define a high level of emotional or psychological stress to measure in a precise way.

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 Medical Procedures
Guided Imagery for Surgery Preparation

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 our Guided Imagery CD, 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 35 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 CD's.   Our Guided Imagery CDs are now being used by countless major health care institutions nationally and internally prior to a procedure or surgery to enhance the care of the patient. The use of a Guided Imagery CD has been shown to settle the patient as well as the family member prior to and after the procedure or surgery.

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 our Guided Imagery CD, 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.

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

Our 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 5000 hospitals in the past year. It has replaced our original CD for procedure or surgical preparation. (see description on our product page under new releases). This is a bonus CD as track 2 has Mt. Reflection and Track 3 just the musical portion.

The use of Guided Imagery CD's prior to being admitted into the hospital has been shown to mentally prepare a patient as well as give them a sense of control that they are taking an active role in their care.

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 CD 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 pain. They are able to sleep more soundly and feel empowered that they are able to take an active role in their care.

The message within the “imagery story” often centers on inner strength, courage, and resilience.  It conveys the importance of learning from the past, embracing the lessons learned and moving forward in life. 

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 CD prior to a procedure, the better the results. However, even if you only listen a few times, the benefits are amazing.

Begin listening to the Guided Imagery CD 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. CD's 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 CD as well as afterwards. 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.

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.

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 Research have shown that Anxiety and Pain can be reduced by up to 65% in a matter of 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 (ie. Guided Meditation / Guided Visualization / Imagery)

How to let your body 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.  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.   

There are Countless Guided Imagery Benefits:

5.. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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. 

Who is Guided Imagery, Inc.?

Over the past 30 years, Diane Tusek, Guided Imagery, Inc. has been recognized as the pioneer and leader in research, education, and health care maintenance around the globe.
Our mission has been to assist individuals facing challenges and difficulties in their lives and to guide them towards positive coping strategies to cope with the many, often overwhelming demands of everyday life.

"Guided Imagery for Heart Disease and Guided Imagery for Heart Surgery has been one of the largest resources to assist cardiac patients" states Dr. Toby Cosgrove. Medical Institutions nationally have conducted over 50 Guided Imagery clinical studies. Our Guided Imagery CDs have been chosen hands down as the #1 Guided Imagery CD's in the world.

We have now assisted over 1 million people in 35 countries with challenges with stress and challenges in their lives. .Our Guided Imagery CDs are a simple, straight-forward, and a natural way to arrive at a state of peace and relaxation in a matter of minutes.

They will not only relax your mind but also your body, and will teach you coping skills that anyone can take with them for a lifetime.  Along with her "Life Coaching". Diane has been valued as the pioneer in the field of Guided Imagery. Beginning in the 80's, Diane began using her Guided Imagery CD's for her patients as a nurse at The Cleveland Clinic. She has since expanded her work into 35 countries.

Diane Tusek's Guided Imagery CD’s are rated #1 in the world by many wishing to decrease stress, anxiety, pain and enhance a person's coping skills. They are recognized as being instrumental in allowing others to gain control back into their lives. 

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 an individuals, inner strengths, passions, priorities and talents. 

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 corporations, hospitals and lay audiences for all those aiming towards balancing their life and "stop living life like an emergency." 

• Her Guided Imagery CD’s are utilized in over 6000+hospitals, 700 corporations, wellness centers, Cardiac procedures, surgery preparation, pain management
• 600+ schools (stress management, pre test anxiety, and college preparation) 
• 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).

Diane Tusek has authored in numerous medical and professional journals on her Guided Imagery work as well as being featured in local and national publications including USA Today, Prevention, Psychology Today, Women's Health, Time Magazine, Consumer Medical Reports and The New York Times. 

She routinely lectures on Guided Imagery for text anxiety to schools, colleges, health care, and corporate audiences.  

Her Guided Imagery Research results have appeared on ABC, NBC, The Today Show, and CNN. She is an author, researcher and founder of Guided Imagery, Inc.   Her Guided Imagery CD's were used by the late Christopher and Dana Reeve, extensively during traumatic crises (Hurricane Katrina, 9/11). 

She serves on The National Advisory Council for the National Association of American Veterans (NAAV) and works closely with troops preparing for deployment and returning from Iraq.  She has also initiated a Combat Stress Program for Veterans oversees. (NAAV)

She has authored numerous Guided Imagery Articles on Post Traumatic Stress and Diffusing Stress in the Home and Work Place.  She is a consultant for The American Institute of Stress.  She is considered one of the most down to earth, grounded, engaging professionals in the world in the field of Life Coaching, Stress Management, and Guided Imagery.

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 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 CD'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 CD'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."

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.  

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.

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
2937 Lamplight Lane
Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
Phone: 440-944-9292    Fax: 440-944-1830
dtimagery@aol.com or web site:  www.guidedimageryinc.com

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Guided Imagery, Inc.
Guided Imagery Research

The world renown benchmark Guided Imagery Research Study at The Cleveland Clinic (i.e. The 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.

Most importantly, Guided Imagery (Meditations) by way of a Guided Imagery CD gives a person back control of their life. They feel a sense of deep relaxation, tranquility, and peace.

Guided Imagery Research has shown that the use of
Guided Imagery CDs 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)
  

Here is just a quick overview of results of a variety of Guided Imagery Research Studies. (For more detail see below as well as our Guided Imagery Research Packet).

Hot off the Press Guided Imagery Research:

Trakhtenberg ED. The effects of Guided Imagery on the immune system: a critical review. International Journal of Neuroscience. 2008 Jun;118(6) pgs 839-55.

Researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio found that people with cancer who used guided imagery while receiving chemotherapy felt more relaxed, better prepared for their treatment and more positive about care than those who didn't use the imagery technique.

Several studies suggest by Kekolt and Blazer at Ohio State as well as Danish researchers indicated that imagery can boost the immune system signicantly. Danish researchers found increased natural killer cell activity among ten college students who imagined that their immune systems were becoming very effective. Natural killer cells are an important part of the immune system because they can recognize and destroy virus-infected cells, tumor cells and other invaders.

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pa and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio found that seven people who suffered from recurrent canker sores in their mouths significantly reduced the frequency of their outbreaks after they began visualizing that the sores were bathed in a soothing coating of white blood cells.

Imagery can also help alter menstrual cycles and relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. In a preliminary study, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that 12 of 15 women, ages 21 to 40, who used imagery for three months lengthened their monthly menstrual cycles by an average of nearly four days and slashed their perceived levels of premenstrual distress in half. They also reported fewer mood swings.

At the University of South Florida in Tampa, researchers asked 19 men and women, ages 56 to 75, who had chronic bronchitis and emphysema to rate their levels of anxiety, depression, fatigue and discomfort before and after they began using imagery. The researchers concluded that imagery significantly improved the overall quality of these people's lives.

A clinical study at Yale demonstrated that patients suffering from severe depression were helped by imagining scenes in which they were praised by people they admired, indicating a significant boost to their self-esteem.

Visualization and other relaxation methods may produce significant benefits, often by helping to ease pain and lift depression. Research is continuing to determine whether even more spectacular results can be achieved.

A controlled study of fifty-five women examined the effects of imagery and relaxation on breast milk production in mothers of infants in a neonatal intensive care unit. They received a twenty-minute audiotape of progressive relaxation followed by guided imagery of pleasant surroundings, milk flowing in the breasts, and the baby's warm skin against theirs. They produced more than twice as much milk as compared to those receiving only routine care.

In another study, a group of metastatic cancer patients using daily imagery for a year achieved significant improvements in NK cell activity and several other measures of immune functioning.

At Michigan State University, researchers found that students could use guided imagery to improve the functioning of certain white cells called neutrophils, important immune cells in defense against bacterial and fungal infection. They could also decrease, but not increase, white cell counts.

At one point in the study, a form of imagery intended to increase neutrophil count unexpectedly caused a drop instead. Subsequently, students were taught imagery explicitly intended to keep the neutrophil count steady, while increasing their effectiveness. Both of these goals were achieved.

Medical Resource: Holisticonline.com, Mayo Clinic, Penn State Hospital Research web site.

Guided Imagery Research
and Recent Imagery Publications

1. Tusek, Diane, R.N., B.S.N.:  AACN Clinical Issues Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care.  Strategies for Implementing a Guided Imagery Program to Enhance Patient Experience.  February, 2000. Guided Imagery for Heart Disease and Heart Surgery has become standard of care in for Cardiac patients (heart procedures or heart surgery) around the globe. The use of Guided Imagery CDs have made a turnaround in the care of the cardiac patient.

2.Ackerman CJ, Turkoski B. Using guided imagery visualizations to reduce pain and anxiety. Home Healthc Nurse 2000;Sep, 18(8):524-530;quiz, 531. The use of a Guided Imagery CDs have been clinically proven in numerous studies to decrease pain, anxiety and provide a sense of relaxation.

3. Antall GF, Kresevic D. The use of guided imagery CDs to manage pain in an elderly orthopedic population. Orthopedic Nurs 2004;23(5):335-340.

4. Gaston-Johansson F, Fall-Dickson JM, Nanda J, et al. The effectiveness of the comprehensive coping strategy program on clinical outcomes in breast cancer autologous bone marrow transplantation. Cancer Nurs 2000;Aug, 23(4):227-285. The use of g