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Guided Imagery

Guided imagery can help redirect your attention from problems to something pleasurable.

When you imagine yourself relaxing - your body responds with a slower heart rate, deeper breathing, and a sense of peacefulness. Practicing relaxation can improve your mood and reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs.

Guided imagery is helpful to practice following progressive relaxation. Progressive relaxation will help muscle tension and guided imagery will help quiet your mind.

Play the audio for a two-minute guided imagery exercise.