POSITIVE IMAGERY: THE WELLNESS SERIES

This series of videotapes is the product of two � leading authorities in the field of psychology and � behavioral medicine. Dr. Jeanne Achterberg is � associate professor of rehabilitation science at the � University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr. � G. Frank Lawlis is professor of psychology and � director of behavioral medicine at North Texas State � University, as well as clinical professor of � orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation science, � University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas. � The series contains a set of self-improvement programs � based on the important scientific concept of � "imagery," defined as thoughts using all th senses. � Most important, imagery forms the bridge between mind � and body-it's the imagination. Recent research has � demonstrated that mental images are involved in � whether a person gets well, stays well, and can even � determine the speed of recovery. The principles � utilized in this series have been carefully tested in � university research and have been highly effective. � There are no subliminal messages. The programs are � self-help tools being used by hospitals and health � professionals to supplement both psychological and � medical treatments.