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Eyes Closed, Heart Open: Accessing Your Client's Inner Wisdom with Ease

Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye 

In Dr. Sabrina's transformative video, you’ll learn how to work with clients who are stuck in difficult situations and don't see a clear way out.

Forge a deeper, empathic connection with clients that will help you leverage your own inner guidance.

Master the art of guided imagery and expressive writing to reveal your client's subconscious knowledge.

Witness the power of these tools with a case study on Simone's life-altering dialogue with her illness so you can see this work in action.

Understand the science behind these methods to confidently adopt them for your practice's effectiveness.

Experience a live demo of guided imagery to harness the collective wisdom surrounding you.
This video empowers you to confidently incorporate these new techniques into your own practice.
Trust your clients' hidden insights, enriching your therapeutic impact with less effort.

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Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye 

Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye

Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye is a therapist, storyteller, peacebuilder, and student of Sufism.

In 2008, she founded the Heart Nest Center for Peace and Healing in Baltimore, Maryland. Her approach to healing is a blend of wisdom, science, and the sacred Sufi teachings of peace, love, justice, mercy, and freedom.

Dr. Sabrina has worked with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, teaching the art of self-care to healthcare professionals and community leaders. As Center faculty, she responded to community trauma in Las Vegas, Houston, the Pine Ridge Reservation, New York City, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, and the Middle East. She also served as the lead faculty for programs in Indianapolis, Central Asia, East Africa, the US Capitol Police, and the aftermath of the May 14, 2022, massacre in East Buffalo.

She recently completed her first book, Big Mama Speaks: Love Lessons from a Harlem River Swan, based on her maternal grandmother’s ability to transcend multiple traumas and chronic illness.

Dr. Sabrina is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and life-long learner, who remains humbled by the healing power of compassion, love and forgiveness.

Guided Imagery Techniques for Therapists

The realm of guided imagery offers a unique avenue for therapists to unlock the profound layers of their client's consciousness, tapping into a wellspring of inner wisdom and healing potential. In a therapeutic practice, guided imagery techniques are a transformative tool, bridging the subconscious to conscious awareness and facilitating a dialogue with the deepest parts of the psyche.

What is Guided Imagery Therapy?

Guided imagery therapy is an immersive, therapeutic process that leverages the power of visualization to evoke positive changes in emotional, physical, and mental health. By guiding clients through vivid, imaginative experiences, therapists can help unlock emotional blockages and foster a deeper understanding of personal challenges.

Guided Imagery In Psychology

In the context of guided imagery psychology, the practice is more than just an exercise in relaxation. It's an evidence-based approach that intertwines with the intricate workings of the mind, offering an escape from the cyclical patterns of thought that often govern our clients' lives. It enables them to explore scenarios and solutions that may be hard to access through traditional talk therapy alone.

Imagery in Psychotherapy

Employing imagery in psychotherapy serves as a catalyst for change. It provides a safe space for clients to confront their fears, embrace their strengths, and envision a path towards healing. This is not merely a therapeutic technique but a journey into the heart of one's personal narrative.

The Insightful Combination: Guided Imagery and Writing

In the complimentary weave of guided imagery and writing, therapists find an innovative way to deepen the therapeutic experience. Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye, through her free video presentation, offers a profound look into this combined approach, showcasing its effectiveness in engaging clients and promoting self-reflection and growth.

Dr. Sabrina's Journey and Experience with Imagery

Dr. Sabrina's own transformative journey with guided imagery training illuminates the power of internal dialogue. Her experiences, shared in this webinar, provide a testament to the efficacy of these techniques, both personally and professionally.

Case Study - Simone

Watch the free video to hear a compelling case study: Simone's battle with MS and her conversation with her illness through guided imagery. This intimate dialogue, facilitated by Dr. Sabrina's expertise, led to life-changing realizations and emotional healing for Simone, emphasizing the potential for guided imagery to transcend traditional therapeutic boundaries.

The Complementary Role of Imagery and Writing

Dr. Sabrina eloquently addresses the symbiotic relationship between guided imagery and expressive writing. This duo acts not as a replacement for conventional medical interventions but as an enriching companion, aiding clients in accessing their parasympathetic nervous system and nurturing self-sourced solutions.

Guidance for Therapists: Embracing Client Wisdom

In this free video, therapists are given guiding principles to excavate the intrinsic wisdom clients bring into therapy. With these techniques, therapists are taught to facilitate — not dictate — the healing process, honoring each individual's inner guide.

The Power of Imagination and Storytelling

The webinar delves into the healing essence of imagination and storytelling, fundamental human experiences that resonate with the therapeutic journey. Dr. Sabrina demonstrates how these elements can be harnessed for profound healing and personal transformation.

Research-backed Benefits of Guided Imagery and Writing

Guided imagery and writing stand on a robust foundation of research. Studies have shown these practices can positively influence immune function, brain activity, and overall health, further advocating for their place in psychotherapeutic settings.

The Course’s Ultimate Aim

The ultimate goal of this course is twofold: personal mastery for therapists and subsequent guidance for clients. Dr. Sabrina's intent is to foster a space where therapists can hone these techniques for themselves and also integrate them into their professional repertoire.

What Dr. Sabrina Will Teach You To Do

You will learn to relax into guided imagery, engage in empathetic perspective-taking, invoke higher wisdom, and journal the experience. These steps are foundational to integrating imagery and writing into your practice so you can confidently share them with your clients.

Dive Into A Profound Guided Imagery Exercise

Participants are taken on a journey to meet their future, wiser selves, revealing the imaginative potential for present-day healing. This exercise underlines the value of visualization in therapeutic settings.

Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye: Therapist, Storyteller, Peacebuilder

Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye embodies a unique blend of professional expertise and spiritual depth. Her work, stretching from the Heart Nest Center for Peace and Healing to global trauma response, showcases the breadth of her impact.

Her book, Big Mama Speaks, and her extensive work with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine exemplify her dedication to healing through love, compassion, and forgiveness. Dr. Sabrina stands as a beacon of wisdom, guiding therapists and clients alike on a journey towards peace and renewal.

The Alluring Call to Action

As therapists, we're perpetually in search of ways to enhance our practice and touch the lives of those we serve in deeper, more meaningful ways. Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye's free video on guided imagery techniques offers not just insight but practical tools that promise to enrich the therapeutic journey, both for the therapist and the client.

Are you ready to explore the profound depths of your client's inner wisdom with ease? Access the free training now and embark on a journey of discovery and healing with Dr. Sabrina's expert guidance.

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