Jeanne Achterberg
AmericanSciencePsychologySpiritualityb. 1942 — d. 2012
Jeanne Achterberg (1942–2012) was an American psychologist and researcher known for her work on the therapeutic application of guided imagery and creative visualization. She held a Ph.D. in General Experimental Psychology from Texas Christian University, served on the faculty at Southwestern Medical School and the Saybrook Institute, and contributed to research and advisory panels on mind-body interventions and complementary medicine. Her influential book Imagery in Healing (1985) explores the role of mental imagery in healing, drawing connections between shamanic healing practices and contemporary medical research.
Notable Works
['Imagery in Healing: Shamanism and Modern Medicine (1985)', 'Imagery and Disease (co-author/related research)']
