This unique book demystifies the how, the why and the where-for of Guided Imagery. Guided Imagery is any internal work that involves thoughts which have a positive effect on health. These can range from positive thinking to elaborately structured processes involving relaxation, meditation, body postures, massage, acupuncture and a supplement of drugs and herbs. Remarkable features of this book include a chapter on preparing people with life-threatening illnesses for surgery and fascinating sections on nutrition and healing and native American traditions. Its extensive coverage of coping skills and wide range of scripts make it an invaluable reference guide for doctors, nurses, psychologists, counsellors and their clients and patients.