Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness [Paperback]

Jeanne Achterberg (Author), Barbara Dossey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994

Written by three internationally respected women healers, authors, and holistic health pioneers, Rituals of Healing is the first book to integrate a traditional approach to medicine with complementary mind-body techniques for healing and maintaining wellness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Bantam; 1 edition (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553373471
• ISBN-13: 978-0553373479
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to aid the reader in using visualization, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness (Paperback)

I have scanned a friend's copy of this book, and must buy my own. The imagery scripts are detailed, but simple to use on your own with practice. The book contains a comprehensive section on the immune system, which I found very helpful. We all are learning that the mind-body connection is where healing truly takes place. This book helps you find that place within yourself and walks you down a path of self-discovery.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I found this book very helpful, September 21, 2002

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This review is from: Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness (Paperback)

My 10 year old grandson has leukemia and is currently hospitalized for it. I used this book to help him visualize his immune system and create a healing experience. I haven't found much out there that is actually written for kids (this book is also a guide for adults), but it's easy to adapt what there is in this book to fit your child's situation with a just a little effort and imagination. I found the examples very encouraging and helpful as well. Following the examples of paintings and drawings found in the book...I think this helped him feel more in control over the disease.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super book on healing through imagery, August 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Rituals of Healing: Using Imagery for Health and Wellness (Paperback)

I appreciated this book so much that after checking it out from the library I decided to buy it. It describes the ritual process step-by-step, and offers great guided imagery scripts. I believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind, and this book affirms it.