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imagery therapy

(IH-muh-jree THAYR-uh-pee)
A technique in which a person visualizes positive images or scenarios in their mind. During imagery therapy, a person uses all their senses in their imagination to help relax the body and develop a sense of well-being. Imagery therapy may be used to help relieve stress, pain, anxiety, and depression and to help with symptoms related to disease, such as cancer. Also called guided imagery and guided visualization.
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