Therapeutic Approaches Involving Modification of the Unconscious Mind and Related Mental Processes

Abstract

Therapeutic interventions for modifying the unconscious mind and related mental processes commonly include psychodynamic therapy, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, certain deep relaxation &and meditative practices like Yoga Nidra, Preksha Meditation etc. These approaches aim to identify and alter unconscious thought patterns and beliefs leading to modification of   behaviour that contribute to various mental health issues. Techniques used may include free association, dream analysis, guided relaxation, awareness and imagery. The present chapter throws light on the mind and its processes. By describing about conscious, subconscious and unconscious aspects of the mind, it has been tried to clarify about   how the unconscious mind affects our conscious pattern of thinking, belief, behaviors and lives. It also discusses how hypnosis, dream analysis, yoga Nidra, Preksha Meditation and antarmaun could influence the unconscious mind to get positive outcome & results and help in curing   mental illnesses.