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It has been argued that one of the qualities that makes all of us human is our imagination. The daydreaming of a bored student in classroom and the ability to imagine riding on a particle of light as Albert Einstein is said to have done in creating his special theory of relativity are fundamentally the same processes. This article describes fantasy and imagery as wonderfully rich sources of content, affect, and energy that can be harnessed in the therapeutic process to promote insight and positive behavioral change in clients. Fantasy is described in terms of spontaneous imagery that can provide insight into the needs, values, and knowledge possessed by a client. The techniques associated with the use of guided imagery are also described along with applications for their use with clients. The processing of spontaneous fantasy and the purposeful use of guided imagery experiences are presented as safe, versatile, and powerful tools for working with a variety of clients and in a variety of settings ranging from classroom guidance activities (career exploration) to highly specific behavioral rehearsal and stress management strategies in individual therapy. Techniques for creating guided imagery scripts are provided along with a sample script for guided imagery exercises.

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