Psychology

Nature-Based Guided Imagery as an Intervention for State Anxiety

J. Nguyen and E. Brymer

Discover how nature-based guided imagery can significantly reduce anxiety levels! This study by Jessica Nguyen and Eric Brymer reveals that participants experienced greater anxiety reduction through nature-based sessions compared to traditional methods, making it a promising and accessible intervention for managing anxiety.

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Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of nature-based guided imagery (GI) on anxiety reduction. Participants (n=48) with moderate anxiety levels undertook nature-based and traditional GI sessions. Results showed significantly lower post-session anxiety scores for both conditions, with nature-based GI yielding greater anxiety reduction. This suggests nature-based GI is a cost-effective and accessible anxiety management intervention.

Publisher

Frontiers in Psychology

Published On

Oct 01, 2018

Authors

Jessica Nguyen, Eric Brymer

DOI

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01858

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