Health Journeys: For People with Depression [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio Cassette)

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There is no one right way to go with Belleruth Naparstek on a journey, no one right way to "visualize." That may sound too basic a directive, but Naparstek encourages listeners to linger over any given image or rearrange her words and phrases into something that works more effectively. Belleruth Naparstek's voice is at once soothing and deep; the pace of her presentation offers ample time in which to follow the instructions and "see" the images suggested in this deeply relaxing, healing inner journey. People suffering from depression can expect to journey to a favorite safe place, where they may engage all the senses--feeling the temperature of the air, smelling the scents, hearing the plash of water--in the service of a healing trance. Naparstek's script gives a spiritual lift to help overcome the debilitating weight associated with depression and despair.

It's recommended that the tape initially be listened to twice a day, then take a break and return in a week. For some people, affirmations are more effective than guided imagery, and side B consists of 10 minutes of affirmations that foster such feelings asself-acceptance.

Guided imagery engages the power of the imagination to heal, and this tape is an outstanding compliment to all conventional treatments. Add the professional endorsements, and you've got the best of the clinical and self-help worlds.

Product Description

There is no one right way to go with Belleruth Naparstekon a journey, no one right way to "visualize." That may soundtoo basic a directive, but Naparstek encourages listeners to lingerover any given image or rearrange her words and phrases into somethingthat works more effectively.Belleruth Naparstek's voice is at oncesoothing and deep; the pace of her presentation offers ample time inwhich to follow the instructions and "see" the imagessuggested in this deeply relaxing, healing inner journey. Peoplesuffering from depression can expect to journey to a favorite safeplace, where they may engage all the senses--feeling the temperature ofthe air, smelling the scents, hearing the plash of water--in theservice of a healing trance. Naparstek's script gives a spiritual liftto help overcome the debilitating weight associated with depression anddespair.It's recommended that the tape initially be listened to twice a day,then take a break and return in a week. For some people, affirmationsare more effective than guided imagery, and side B consists of 10minutes of affirmations that foster such feelings asself-acceptance.Guided imagery engages the power of the imagination to heal, and thistape is an outstanding compliment to all conventional treatments. Addthe professional endorsements, and you've got the best of the clinicaland self-help worlds.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Hachette Audio (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570420076
• ISBN-13: 978-1570420078
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,171,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, January 23, 2000

By	"iamgretchen" (Fargo, ND) - See all my reviews

This tape has helped me so much in my battle with depression. When I am having a low I use the tape to help me regain hope. Belleruth helps unleash the power of the human mind! I would highly recommend these tapes to anyone with depression! The tapes really work!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done! I recommend this CD., June 30, 2002

By	Usborne Ellen "www.UsborneEllen.com" (Chicagoland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health Journeys: For People with Depression (Audio CD)

I just recently got this CD and I am pleased with it. It is just what I expected, calm guided imagery and affirmations. I found it very relaxing and plan to listen to it nightly to both relax from the stress of the day and to put positive life-affirming thoughts into my head. I have to admit, when I first heard Naparstek's voice I didn't like it but within a minute or two it grew on me with it's calming presence. For some people, the guided imagery and affirmations may cause strong reactions. I was actually surprised by this even though Naparstek forewarns the listener that this may happen. I think it is important to seek help (psychotherapy, medication) for depression outside this CD. This is not a cure for depression. I do think it is a wonderful tool that can be used in one's own home to help though. I highly recommend this. I plan to try some of Naparstek's other CDs in this series as well.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, March 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Health Journeys: For People with Depression (Audio CD)

After the first listening you feel the visual imagery guide is like a good friend. The experience is the most warm, loving and caring I have ever had with imagery. I quickly found my safe place and the journey to and through my safe place left me smiling and ready to laugh.

The Affirmations are just as good. I was amazed! Over Twenty minutes of building affirmations. Now that I have listened for some time now, I like this CD as much as I did the first time.