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guided imagery

[ gahy-did im-ij-ree ]
/ ˈgaɪ dɪd ˈɪm ɪdʒ ri /
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noun
a relaxation technique in which words, sounds, etc., are used to evoke positive mental images, feelings, and thoughts.
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Also called guid·ed vis·u·al·i·za·tion [gahy-did vizh-oo-uh-lahy-zey-shuhn] /ˈgaɪ dɪd ˌvɪʒ u ə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən/ .

Origin of guided imagery

First recorded in 1970–75
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