Changes of the cognitive and emotional processes during the imagination and letters writing

Abstract

Some changes in patient experience is possible by imagination techniques and letters writing. These approaches are important in situations, when patient is overhelm with negative images and when he learns to manage strong emotional states.

In cognitive behavioral therapy we typically use these strategies in patients with social phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic mourning process and in the treatment of personality disorder.

Keywords

• imagination
• letters writing
• anxiety disorders
• personality disorders
• cognitive restructuration
• emotional restructuration