CERTIFICATION PROGRAM in Experiential Guided Imagery, designed to complement and enhance therapies offered by Licensed and Pre-Licensed Professionals
A KNOWN AND ACCEPTED MODALITY
Therapeutic guided imagery is rapidly becoming the treatment of choice for stress reduction, pain control, personal growth and empowerment, and healing trauma. It already is an accepted healing modality in hospitals around the world, and acknowledged by insurance carriers as an integrative and complementary treatment for pain management.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CERTIFIED
Certification means that a licensed professional has registered with the State of California as a continuing education provider to train qualified individuals in the practice of providing therapeutic guided imagery.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
There is no other modality program where training is so concentrated, and tailored to the individual's need. This program provides 30 hours of hands on, one-on-one training, 10 hours of home study, and a basic library to start your practice fully equipped. You may pay all at once or pay as you go. You participate in training as your schedule allows. Take as little time or as much time as you need to complete the training. Most people finish within less than one year.
For further information, you can use the contact form here, or call Dr. Mickey at 714743.5612 or TXT
COURSE OUTLINE
Therapeutic Guided Imagery Certification Program
Level One - Introduction to Therapeutic Guided Imagery Therapy; Healing Emotional Pain and Creating Balance
Day One a) Different Elements of a Therapeutic Guided Imagery; b) Imagery Experience 1: Red X's
Day Two a) History of Guided Imagery; b) Imagery Experience 2: Cave of the Animal
Day Three a) Medical Research; b) Imagery Experience 3: Parents as Animals
Day Four a) Symbolism and Belief Systems; b) Imagery Experience 4: Sword and Vase
Day Five a) Elements of a Successful Therapeutic Guided Imagery; b) Imagery Experience 5: Animals From Head and Gut
Day Six Imagery Experience 6: The House
Explanation of how course relates to scope of practice
This first level of study is designed to introduce licensed practitioners, and intern/associates, to the modality known as guided imagery, which helps clients become emotionally centered, balanced and focused. This level offers the history of the use of this modality, and recent medical research demonstrating the usefulness of this modality in treating stress, pain, anxiety and trauma. Finally, six different guided imageries are demonstrated in a one-on-one, format.
Therapeutic Guided Imagery Certification Program
Level Two - Intermediate Level of Guided Imagery Therapy; Healing The Past, Creating Success Tomorrow
Day Seven a) Psychodynamic vs. CBT; b) Imagery Experience 7: Chair of Truth
Day Eight a) Attachment Theory; b) Imagery Experience 8: Six Year Old
Day Nine a) Empowerment; b) Imagery Experience 9: Corridor
Day Ten a) STEMS; b) Imagery Experience 10: The Painting
Day Eleven Imagery Experience 11: Bridge Between Two Mountains
Day Twelve a) Time; b) Imagery Experience 12: The Wise Person
Day Thirteen Imagery Experience 13: Transformation
Explanation of how course relates to scope of practice
This second level of study is designed to introduce licensed practitioners, and intern/associates, to how the modality known as therapeutic guided imagery, is useful in helping clients overcome trauma and dramatically improve inter and intra-personal relationships. Additionally this second level of study is designed to teach licensed practitioners, and intern/associates, how to heal childhood trauma with therapeutic guided imagery. Healing said trauma(s) helps clients with their present day relationships. Finally, seven different guided imageries are demonstrated in a one-on-one, format.
Therapeutic Guided Imagery Certification Program
Level Three - Advanced Level of Guided Imagery Therapy; Creating Your Practice
Day Fourteen Create and demonstrate your own one-on-one therapeutic guided imagery session
Day Fifteen Create and demonstrate your own group therapeutic guided imagery session
Final
Turn In
1) open book exam
2) written summary of the 13 individual therapeutic guided imageries
3) written summary of the client created therapeutic individual and group guided imagery
Materials; Provided Reading List
1) Animal Speaks; Ted Andrews
2) Animal Wise; Ted Andrews
3) Feelings Buried Alive; Karol Kuhn Truman
4) Healing Trauma; Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.
4) Invisible Heroes; Belleruth Naparstek
5) The Miracle of Words; Patti Leviton
6) The Conflict Between Us; Charles Leviton
7) The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success; Deepak Chopra
8) History and research on guided imagery
9) Essential ingredients in creating your own guided imagery
Suggested reading list (not provided): After the Affair; Always Turned On; Hidden Messages From Water; Understanding the Borderline Mother; Women Who Hurt Themselves