Wellness Through a Creative Lens

Mediation and Visualization

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15434232
AutoresIndrani Margolin (0000-0003-2854-7000, University of Northern British Columbia, autor correspondente), Joanna Pierce (University of Northern British Columbia), Aislinn Wiley (University of Northern British Columbia)
Ano2011
Volume30
Fascículo3
Páginas234-252
Data de publicação2011-07-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1542-6432 • E-ISSN: 1542-6440
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15426432.2011.587385
OpenAlexW2017035191
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas23

This paper will examine literature focused on meditation and visualization, and their impact on mental and physical health. A key aspect of this examination includes understanding the defined meanings of both meditation and visualization. Specifically, the authors explore concepts of human consciousness, including mindfulness, quantum physics realities, and controlling mental imagery in neurology. These ideas provided the conceptual framework to study the effectiveness of meditation and visualization through an 8-week program for female university students, experiencing stress, anxiety, and sadness. Initial qualitative data analysis employed a thematic analytic approach. Preliminary findings, such as increased self-awareness and decreased anxiety, are discussed alongside existing literature that confirms the value of meditation and visualization approaches towards improved health

Anger · Anxiety · Consciousness · Creative visualization · Mediation · Meditation · Mental health · Mindfulness · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Sadness · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Visualization · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Computer Science · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Music Therapy and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Artificial Intelligence