Guided Affective Imagery Films
Guided Affective Imagery (GAI) also known as Catathym Imaginative Psychotherapy is a technique in which a facilitator uses descriptive language intended to psychologically benefit mental imagery - this can involve many, or all the human senses – in the mind of the subject.
German Psychiatrist Hanscarl Leuner developed this idea based on research into “Catathymic Influences” or the interaction of mental content on emotional process.
Alpha Waves are brain waves between 7Hz and 13Hz which have their peak at 10Hz (cycles per second). As humans, we only develop Alpha Waves after we reach the age of 4 or 5, and their generation creates relaxation as well as an alert mental state, a state of passive awareness, extreme composure combined with mental and physical relaxation, bridging the gap between the conscious and the unconscious. Alpha Waves produce a sense of well-being, tranquillity and happiness.
The Scenes are simple, natural and without apparent repetition, they are very beautiful and uninterrupted, the camera does not move, and there is no editing; this is a fundamental requirement, as the images carry an underlying, visual rhythm, which must not be interrupted. This rhythm is slowly learned by the subject, as a cue or “trigger” that helps to recall
memories of previous relaxation practice.
Sound plays a very important role in this exercise. De-tuned sounds which occur naturally, such as rushing wind or the sound of the ocean, have long been used by relaxation practitioners to help tune out unwanted background noise, many people find White Noise both soothing, as well as relaxing and very useful for stress reduction. All AWGAI disks contain White Noise, Pink
Noise and Brownian Noise auditory support beds.
Ambient Sounds are also included. Each disc has a carefully chosen natural sound bed, unimposing but rhythmic, aiding deeper immersion, into the GAI
AWGAI films help reduce stress and, used on a regular basis can quickly become part of a more relaxed and manageable lifestyle. Our stress filled environment originates from information bombardment, hectic lives and spending much of our daily routine in a state of mental and physical tension. We hold our breath, clench our teeth, tighten our muscles and frown, resulting in mental, physical and other stress related illnesses. This film and its associated audio support beds may help towards increasing your Alpha -Wave activity, lower your stress levels and induce a feeling of happiness and well-being.
You can view a short sample here:
Guided Affective Imagery Film "Snow-Fall"
Available as a 75 minute region free DVD, which will play in any PAL/NTSC compatible machine
worldwide or a Blu-Ray 100 minute region free True High Definition 1920x1080 Blu-Ray Disc
which plays worldwide.
Packaged in 100% recycled non acidic papers and card, bio-degradable plastic seal.
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