HD603 Therapeutic Use of Imagery for Psychological and Spiritual Growth (1 cr.)

This course examines the theory and practice of imagery as a technique for psychological and spiritual growth. An overview of the therapeutic use of imagery is presented as well as how this approach fits into a transpersonal therapeutic model. Topics include use of imagery in psychosynthesis, Progoff’s twilight imagery technique, Jungian active imagination, and Sheihk’s use of death imagery.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Explain the history of therapeutic use of imagery.
2. Understand how the therapeutic use of imagery, especially as utilized in depth psychologies, fits into a transpersonal psychology model.
3. Understand the various existing imagery approaches used in psychotherapy.
4. Describe the important general features of the imagery approach and contraindications for its use.
5. Use several specific imagery procedures and applications in therapeutic situations.