Since establishing a full time private practice in 1986, Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated upwards of 80,000 hours of psychotherapy. He specializes in treating emotional trauma, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. He is the author of four books and has a weekly live radio show on TNCRadio.live called “Building Strong Minds.” Furthermore, he has appeared nationwide on talk radio and television, including Disney Radio, MTV, and ABC. He lives in South Florida.

• ContentsIntroduction: The Best Trauma Busting Technique No One Is Using1. What Is Guided Imagery?2. Origins of Guided Imagery3. Treating Trauma with Guided Imagery4. Healing in the Wake of Suicide5. Overcoming Grief6. Miscellaneous Applications: Applying Guided Imagery for Virtually Anything that Ails You7. Treating Sleep Disorders8. Sports: Improving Your Game9. How to Do a Guided Imagery10. When Imagery Doesn’t Work?11. Future Implications: Where Do We Go from Here?AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author

“Guided imagery is popular. World-class athletes use it to visualize success. Cancer patients use it to visualize healing. Guided imagery has a thousand uses. But did you know just how powerful a tool it can be? Learn all about the tremendous, life-changing value of visualizing in Christopher Cortman’s excellent The Guided Imagery Cure. Highly recommended!”—Eric Maisel, PhD, Redesign Your Mind“As someone who works with first responders, veterans, nurses, and others deeply impacted by trauma, I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Chris Cortman’s book, The Guided Imagery Cure. I regularly witness the costly and devastating toll of unresolved trauma and grief, and I see how desperate people are for help. I believe The Guided Imagery Cure can serve as a powerful healing tool and I will be recommending this book to every person I encounter who suffers from invisible wounds.”—Kim Colegrove, author of Mindfulness for Warriors and Wellness Warrior Style“While in practice as a therapist, the clients with whom I used guided imagery often experienced wonderful, and sometimes amazing, results. I still use imagery to help soothe and transform my personal pain. Because I know from experience that imagery is an effective cure, I am thrilled to know a book as wise, practical, and compassionate as The Guided Imagery Cure is now available to everyone. I strongly encourage you to give yourself the gift of exploring this book.”—Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage to Be Yourself and How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World“If you or someone you love has been suffering from trauma of any kind—whether it’s newly fresh or long-frozen—this book is for you! Guided imagery offers a powerful and innovative way to navigate the hard parts of life we may have thought we’d struggle with forever. However, we learn from our expert author that we can use our imagination to ‘confront trauma face-to-face and then put it away.’ Through compelling stories and examples, he shares how people of all ages and backgrounds have been able to release painful or debilitating trauma and find new freedom and joy. With compassion, expertise, and care, Dr. Cortman serves as a trusted guide, helping readers discover their own path to healing through guided imagery.”—Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now and The Love List of a Lifetime“Dr. Christopher Cortman has written a book on the power of guided imagery that deserves wide readership. Guided imagery can ever so gently release a person from whatever trauma has claimed their mind at any time in the past. Cortman explains its use and effectiveness in such simple language. The healing can begin immediately. It’s definitely a must-read for both practitioners and sufferers alike. The world will be made better by this book.”—Karen Casey, PhD, author of bestselling Each Day a New Beginning“As a mental wellness advocate who wrote a book about my mental health journey, I adore proven methods and practices that help people deal with trauma, pain, and struggles. Bravo for Dr. Christopher Cortman on his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure. The stories are inspiring and a testament to how taking care of both body and mind can change your life for the better.”—Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target“The Guided Imagery Cure offers an in-depth and encouraging look, including specific examples, at how imagery can help a person overcome traumatic experiences. Dr. Cortman shows how these experiences can even become something one can grow from and gain a sense of control over with the skillful use of guided imagery. He invites us to envision a world where what can be first held in the mind’s eye can manifest in tangible reality. This simple and profound tool can help individuals and clinicians alike to deal with very complex issues. This book will teach you how to use guided imagery with great effect.”—Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, director of International Association for Journal Writing

Since establishing a full time private practice in 1986, Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated upwards of 80,000 hours of psychotherapy. He specializes in treating emotional trauma, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. He is the author of four books and has a weekly live radio show on TNCRadio.live called “Building Strong Minds.” Furthermore, he has appeared nationwide on talk radio and television, including Disney Radio, MTV, and ABC. He lives in South Florida.

• ContentsIntroduction: The Best Trauma Busting Technique No One Is Using1. What Is Guided Imagery?2. Origins of Guided Imagery3. Treating Trauma with Guided Imagery4. Healing in the Wake of Suicide5. Overcoming Grief6. Miscellaneous Applications: Applying Guided Imagery for Virtually Anything that Ails You7. Treating Sleep Disorders8. Sports: Improving Your Game9. How to Do a Guided Imagery10. When Imagery Doesn’t Work?11. Future Implications: Where Do We Go from Here?AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author

“Guided imagery is popular. World-class athletes use it to visualize success. Cancer patients use it to visualize healing. Guided imagery has a thousand uses. But did you know just how powerful a tool it can be? Learn all about the tremendous, life-changing value of visualizing in Christopher Cortman’s excellent The Guided Imagery Cure. Highly recommended!”—Eric Maisel, PhD, Redesign Your Mind“As someone who works with first responders, veterans, nurses, and others deeply impacted by trauma, I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Chris Cortman’s book, The Guided Imagery Cure. I regularly witness the costly and devastating toll of unresolved trauma and grief, and I see how desperate people are for help. I believe The Guided Imagery Cure can serve as a powerful healing tool and I will be recommending this book to every person I encounter who suffers from invisible wounds.”—Kim Colegrove, author of Mindfulness for Warriors and Wellness Warrior Style“While in practice as a therapist, the clients with whom I used guided imagery often experienced wonderful, and sometimes amazing, results. I still use imagery to help soothe and transform my personal pain. Because I know from experience that imagery is an effective cure, I am thrilled to know a book as wise, practical, and compassionate as The Guided Imagery Cure is now available to everyone. I strongly encourage you to give yourself the gift of exploring this book.”—Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage to Be Yourself and How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World“If you or someone you love has been suffering from trauma of any kind—whether it’s newly fresh or long-frozen—this book is for you! Guided imagery offers a powerful and innovative way to navigate the hard parts of life we may have thought we’d struggle with forever. However, we learn from our expert author that we can use our imagination to ‘confront trauma face-to-face and then put it away.’ Through compelling stories and examples, he shares how people of all ages and backgrounds have been able to release painful or debilitating trauma and find new freedom and joy. With compassion, expertise, and care, Dr. Cortman serves as a trusted guide, helping readers discover their own path to healing through guided imagery.”—Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now and The Love List of a Lifetime“Dr. Christopher Cortman has written a book on the power of guided imagery that deserves wide readership. Guided imagery can ever so gently release a person from whatever trauma has claimed their mind at any time in the past. Cortman explains its use and effectiveness in such simple language. The healing can begin immediately. It’s definitely a must-read for both practitioners and sufferers alike. The world will be made better by this book.”—Karen Casey, PhD, author of bestselling Each Day a New Beginning“As a mental wellness advocate who wrote a book about my mental health journey, I adore proven methods and practices that help people deal with trauma, pain, and struggles. Bravo for Dr. Christopher Cortman on his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure. The stories are inspiring and a testament to how taking care of both body and mind can change your life for the better.”—Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target“The Guided Imagery Cure offers an in-depth and encouraging look, including specific examples, at how imagery can help a person overcome traumatic experiences. Dr. Cortman shows how these experiences can even become something one can grow from and gain a sense of control over with the skillful use of guided imagery. He invites us to envision a world where what can be first held in the mind’s eye can manifest in tangible reality. This simple and profound tool can help individuals and clinicians alike to deal with very complex issues. This book will teach you how to use guided imagery with great effect.”—Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, director of International Association for Journal Writing

Since establishing a full time private practice in 1986, Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated upwards of 80,000 hours of psychotherapy. He specializes in treating emotional trauma, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. He is the author of four books and has a weekly live radio show on TNCRadio.live called “Building Strong Minds.” Furthermore, he has appeared nationwide on talk radio and television, including Disney Radio, MTV, and ABC. He lives in South Florida.

• ContentsIntroduction: The Best Trauma Busting Technique No One Is Using1. What Is Guided Imagery?2. Origins of Guided Imagery3. Treating Trauma with Guided Imagery4. Healing in the Wake of Suicide5. Overcoming Grief6. Miscellaneous Applications: Applying Guided Imagery for Virtually Anything that Ails You7. Treating Sleep Disorders8. Sports: Improving Your Game9. How to Do a Guided Imagery10. When Imagery Doesn’t Work?11. Future Implications: Where Do We Go from Here?AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author

“Guided imagery is popular. World-class athletes use it to visualize success. Cancer patients use it to visualize healing. Guided imagery has a thousand uses. But did you know just how powerful a tool it can be? Learn all about the tremendous, life-changing value of visualizing in Christopher Cortman’s excellent The Guided Imagery Cure. Highly recommended!”—Eric Maisel, PhD, Redesign Your Mind“As someone who works with first responders, veterans, nurses, and others deeply impacted by trauma, I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Chris Cortman’s book, The Guided Imagery Cure. I regularly witness the costly and devastating toll of unresolved trauma and grief, and I see how desperate people are for help. I believe The Guided Imagery Cure can serve as a powerful healing tool and I will be recommending this book to every person I encounter who suffers from invisible wounds.”—Kim Colegrove, author of Mindfulness for Warriors and Wellness Warrior Style“While in practice as a therapist, the clients with whom I used guided imagery often experienced wonderful, and sometimes amazing, results. I still use imagery to help soothe and transform my personal pain. Because I know from experience that imagery is an effective cure, I am thrilled to know a book as wise, practical, and compassionate as The Guided Imagery Cure is now available to everyone. I strongly encourage you to give yourself the gift of exploring this book.”—Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage to Be Yourself and How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World“If you or someone you love has been suffering from trauma of any kind—whether it’s newly fresh or long-frozen—this book is for you! Guided imagery offers a powerful and innovative way to navigate the hard parts of life we may have thought we’d struggle with forever. However, we learn from our expert author that we can use our imagination to ‘confront trauma face-to-face and then put it away.’ Through compelling stories and examples, he shares how people of all ages and backgrounds have been able to release painful or debilitating trauma and find new freedom and joy. With compassion, expertise, and care, Dr. Cortman serves as a trusted guide, helping readers discover their own path to healing through guided imagery.”—Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now and The Love List of a Lifetime“Dr. Christopher Cortman has written a book on the power of guided imagery that deserves wide readership. Guided imagery can ever so gently release a person from whatever trauma has claimed their mind at any time in the past. Cortman explains its use and effectiveness in such simple language. The healing can begin immediately. It’s definitely a must-read for both practitioners and sufferers alike. The world will be made better by this book.”—Karen Casey, PhD, author of bestselling Each Day a New Beginning“As a mental wellness advocate who wrote a book about my mental health journey, I adore proven methods and practices that help people deal with trauma, pain, and struggles. Bravo for Dr. Christopher Cortman on his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure. The stories are inspiring and a testament to how taking care of both body and mind can change your life for the better.”—Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target“The Guided Imagery Cure offers an in-depth and encouraging look, including specific examples, at how imagery can help a person overcome traumatic experiences. Dr. Cortman shows how these experiences can even become something one can grow from and gain a sense of control over with the skillful use of guided imagery. He invites us to envision a world where what can be first held in the mind’s eye can manifest in tangible reality. This simple and profound tool can help individuals and clinicians alike to deal with very complex issues. This book will teach you how to use guided imagery with great effect.”—Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, director of International Association for Journal Writing