Books and Tapes

Books
       Imagery
       For healthcare personnel
       Worthwhile (eclectic mix)
Tapes

Imagery

ISBN 0-915811-88-X   2000
Guided Imagery for Self-Healing
Rossman, Martin
Recently updated edition by the MD co-founder of the Academy of Guided Imagery, this book explains how Interactive Imagery can be learned and used by patients at home. Corresponding tapes also available.

ISBN 0-446-67134-7   1994
Staying Well with Guided Imagery
Naparstek, Belleruth
Comprehensive book about different kinds of imagery with scripts for various medical conditions.

ISBN 0-9645757-4-4   1996
Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster
Huddleston, Peggy
Lots of practical suggestions and imagery techniques to prepare yourself for surgery.

ISBN 1-58270-041-9   2001
Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens
Curran, Ellen
Scripts and advice on how to use guided imagery with this age group.

ISBN 0-385-31894-4   1996
Healing Mind, Healthy Woman: Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Life
Domar, Alice
Harvard researcher explains the effects of stress on women's health and what patients can do about it in a practical way. Has special chapters on endometriosis, infertility, etc.  Some of the medical information is a little dated.

ISBN 0-684-85523-2   2001
Six Steps to Increased Fertility: An Integrated Medical and Mind/Body Program to Promote Conception
Barbieri, Robert L., Domar, Alice D., and Loughlin, Kevin R.
Combines regular medical infertility information with components of the Harvard Mind-Body Infertility program, which has achieved excellent results. (See slide in Mind-Body Connection)

ISBN  0-8050-6916-X   2003
Fighting Cancer from Within
Rossman, Martin
Written by one of the co-founders of the Academy of Guided Imagery, a highly respected mind-body clinician on the faculty at UCSF,  it covers all of the phases of the cancer experience, from diagnosis to becoming "cancer free", with stops along the way for decision-making, surgery, chemo and radiation.  A set of imagery tapes is also available to utilize your power to heal, make decisions, decrease stress, decrease pain and side effects, and find meaning in your experience. 
www.fightingcancerwithin.com

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For Healthcare Personnel

ISBN 0-88048-831-X   2001
Psychological Aspects of Women's Health Care: The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stotland, Nada L. and Stewart, Donna E.
Detailed and thoroughly researched with extensive references, this book comprehensively explores the psychological aspects of all areas of women's reproductive health.

ISBN 0-323-00697-3   2001
Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach
Freeman, Lyn and Lawlis, G. Frank
Textbook on mind-body interactions and discussion of psychoneuroimmunology for medical personnel; balanced view with extensive references.

ISBN 0-7234-3207-4   2001
The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach
Ernst, Edzard
Compact easy to read summaries of the thoroughly researched benefits of different CAM therapies as well as what looks the most promising to date for which medical conditions; includes searchable CD-ROM.

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Worthwhile books

ISBN 0-553-37848-1 1997
Strong Women Stay Young
Nelson, Miriam E.
Practical guide to strength training; explains why it's important, and then lays out an easy to follow plan.

ISBN 0-06-093072-1 1998
The Second Brain: Your Gut has a Mind of its Own
Gershon, Michael
Explores the new field of neurogastroenterology--how the nervous system and gut affect each other.

ISBN 0-7868-8070-8 1994
Wherever You Go There You Are
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Wise and beautifully written book explaining mindfulness meditation.

ISBN 0-8050-5970-9 2000
Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit
Farhi, Donna
Explains the philosophy and spirit behind the poses, as well as very detailed instructions.

ISBN 0-06-251663-9 2001
The Healing Companion: Simple and Effective Ways Your Presence Can Help People Heal
Kane, Jeff
When people we care about are ill, we often want to be of help but don't know how. This book is a very useful guide to creating healing encounters for everyone involved.

ISBN 0-06251-720-1
Forgive for Good
Luskin, Fred
Learn to forgive yourself and others by recognizing that forgiving is not condoning, forgetting or reconciling, simply letting go and moving on for your own sake.

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Academy for Guided Imagery
http://www.academyforguidedimagery.com
Professional Interactive Imagery training tapes, as well as home imagery program tape sets.

Healthyroads
http://www.healthyroads.com/mystore/content/SelectedResults.asp?HP=&cat=4&sub_cat=59
Large selection of tapes by medical condition, written by the founders of the Academy of Guided Imagery.

Health Journeys
http://www.healthjourneys.com/catalogue.asp
Extensive array of Belleruth Naparstek tapes by medical condition, including pregnancy, infertility, healing trauma, anger and forgiveness, and menopause, plus children's tapes from other authors.

Mind/Body Medical Institute
http://www.mbmi.org/shop/listproducts.asp?fam=1
Large number of general relaxation tapes.

Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction
http://www.mindfulnesstapes.com/index.html
Tapes by Jon Kabat-Zinn, internationally known meditation teacher and founder of the highly regarded Stress Reduction Clinic at the U of Mass. Medical Center.