Description
ABSTRACT
Functional
Imagery Training (FIT), which is Motivational Interviewing (MI) combined with
Imagery Training, is five times more effective than MI alone at amplifying
motivation toward challenging goals (e.g., weight loss, improving quality of
life, exercise adherence, general performance). Backed by over two decades of
research, FIT teaches individuals and teams how to sustain motivation so they
can reach higher-level outcomes by igniting their imagination and reconnecting
with purpose, mental focus, and synergy. Attendees will not only learn about
FIT, but will also identify proven strategies for utilizing and delivering guided
imagery in their wellness practice.
OBJECTIVES
Following
this session, participants will be able to:
- define what guided imagery is.
- analyze different methods to deliver imagery.
- evaluate the effectiveness of Functional Imagery Training in corporate, health, and well-being settings.
NOTE: "Registration" for individual sessions is not required. Once onsite, you may attend any sessions on the day(s) for which you are registered.
Contributors
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Jonathan Rhodes, PhD
Dr. Jonathan Rhodes, is a chartered British psychologist, researcher, lecturer and author specializing in cognitive psychology. He helped develop Functional Imagery Training by raising performance levels of Olympic athletes, Premiership footballers, and hundreds of others, transferring his skills to health and wellbeing. He partnered with the British Army to develop the Pre-Commando Resilience Program and currently supports organizations with culture change programs. Dr. Rhodes recently published The Choice Point book with his Co-Founder, Joanna Grover.
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Karol Nedza, MSc
Karol, Director of Education at Imagery Coaching, is an applied psychologist working in healthcare and performance, working on ways to increase resilience, exercise adherence, and motivation. He is currently completing his PhD at the University of Plymouth, UK. As a part of his research, Karol has applied and evaluated Functional Imagery Training (FIT) for exercise and currently works alongside physiotherapists, developing ways to effectively communicate and enhance motivation. Karol teaches on both undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree programs at the University of Plymouth, and coaches FIT on the Imagery Coaching NBHWC course. Karol is a former rower at UCL Boat Club and is now based in Plymouth.