ABSTRACT
Guided imagery and hypnosis can be used for palliative care along with a few other approaches mentioned in this chapter. Palliative and comfort and hospice care are described. Various ways of using guided imagery for palliative care are presented as it can be used for individuals as well as for groups. There is a detailed script for using guided imagery for palliative care (delivery via hypnosis enhances the effect as clients are more receptive to suggestions when in a trance state). Another script is given for using guided imagery for healing. Psychotherapy is sometimes useful for palliative care patients. Remen’s healing circle approach can be used for an individual palliative care patient, and it can also be used in a group setting. There is a script for a closing group healing meditation that can be used as a model for palliative care groups. The use of videotaping, memoirs, pets and music for palliative care are described. There is a section on the use of hypnosis for pain control and palliative care.
