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Book SynopsisSages of various traditions and ages have reiterated that we must incorporate the inevitability of death into the fabric of life to experience life''s breadth and beauty. Imagery is an important tool in dealing with death, and this book is devoted to exploring many facets of this fascinating issue. It begins with an overview of ancient and modern approaches to the use of death imagery for therapeutic purposes, including a discussion of its possible benefits. Chapter 2, specifically exploring Stephen Levine''s contributions in this area, shows that only by opening up to the reality of death can one make living a conscious process of growth. A number of excellent imagery-based experiential exercises are discussed in detail. Chapter 3 demonstrates the significance of confronting death through mental and artistic images; it discusses six examples of death-related religious and existential works of art.Recently there has been an upsurge of interest in near-death experiences and their saluta
Table of ContentsPreface Anees A. Sheikh and Katharina S. Sheikh
CHAPTER 1
Is There Life Before Death? Healing Potential of Death Imagery
Anees A. Sheikh and Katharina S. Sheikh
CHAPTER 2
Opening to Loss: Connecting with Life Through the Meditations of Stephen Levine
Colleen M. Heinkel and Anees A. Sheikh
CHAPTER 3
Confronting Death Through Mental and Artistic Imagery
Robert G. Kunzendorf
CHAPTER 4
Near-Death Experiences: Heading toward Omega?
Anees A. Sheikh, Sundar Ramaswami, and Katharina S. Sheikh
CHAPTER 5
Death Imagery in the Buddhist Tradition
Sundar Ramaswami and Anees A. Sheikh
CHAPTER 6
The Dynamic, Clinical Use of Imagery to Promote Psychotherapeutic Grieving
James K. Morrison
CHAPTER 7
Hypnotic Death and Suicide Rehearsal
Alexander A. Levitan
CHAPTER 8
Death Imagery and Death Anxiety
Rita T. McDonald and Carolyn J. Salyards
CHAPTER 9
The Use of Guided Imagery in Death Education
Thomas A. Droege
CHAPTER 10
Confronting Death: An Experiential Imagery Exercise
Anees A. Sheikh
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