Teaching Suggestions:
Strive to create the proper environment for lowering the level of left hemispheric thought.
The proper atmosphere will generally include:
1. paying attention to glimpses of right hemispheric imagery
2. lowering sensory input to students
3. creating a peaceful mood of stopping internal verbal chatter.
Use a variety of both active and passive forms for the exercises to promote the thought processes listed above. Get students involved in making personal contributions to the right atmosphere.
In directed visualization exercises, consider:
1. slow, relaxed pacing
2. effective mixing of reality with dream-like fantasies
3. bringing about psychological and bodily involvement for the student.
In receptive visualization, use:
1. self-hypnotic techniques
2. imaginary meetings with great, all-knowing persons
3. the visualization of quiet, peaceful, and receptive places in which to be yourself.
Attention exercises should teach that attention is undivided, follows interest, is dynamic, and is a constant process of discovery.
Teaching Suggestions