Grieving the death of a loved one is the most difficult and challenging part of anyone’s life. Everyone, at some point in their life, will experience and have to cope with the loss caused by the death of a loved one.

The death of a loved one results in symptoms of grief. Symptoms affect all aspects of the body, mind, and spirit. These symptoms include loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, development of stress-related illnesses, guilt, frustration, anger, depression, withdrawal, and disconnection from others.

Many people have looked forward to the opportunity to meet and interact with a deceased loved one. Guided spiritual imagery can provide this hope. People traditionally believe that death is final and that a person can no longer interact with a deceased loved one. However, the guided spiritual imagery process works differently than the traditional belief system. It addresses the survival of consciousness after physical death. It allows a person to contact a deceased loved one on a different level of consciousness.

At that level, a person can communicate and interact with a deceased loved one. This profound event affects and changes all aspects of a person’s body, mind, and spirit. As a result, symptoms of distress are reduced and a person can recover more quickly from pain.

The induction process begins with body work and is followed by guided relaxation and imagery. When the state of relaxation between alpha and theta is reached, a person is guided to meet the spiritual image of a deceased loved one. It follows the communication and interaction between a person and a deceased loved one, bringing out emotional releases and ending symptoms of suffering.

Guided Spirit Imagery complements grievance advisory and support groups and is a complementary technique. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment. Guided spiritual imagery is not appropriate for complicated grief situations, specific mental health illnesses, or traditional belief systems. These people should be referred to an appropriate healthcare provider.

The facilitator leading the session should be experienced in dealing with grief, conducting a guided imagery session, and using the 14 purge pressure points or other bodywork techniques. Proper application of this knowledge and techniques by the facilitator helps reduce stress and anxiety and further promotes relaxation of the mind and body. A facilitator should have an available list of reference resources for counseling and support groups.

In short, Guided Spirit Imagery enables a person to interact with a deceased loved one. Provides bonds and opportunities for interaction between a person and a deceased loved one. Help a grieving person reduce symptoms of distress and move on with life.