PETTLEP functional imagery
Physical Posture Imagery
Goal: effective performance. Core method: functional mental rehearsal. This is a structured practical technique.
Description
“Physical Posture Imagery” belongs to the PETTLEP functional imagery approach. Purpose: effective performance. It is a structured method. Evaluate it by completed behavior and observable change rather than a guaranteed outcome.
How to practice
- Define one specific question. Topic: effective performance.
- Mentally rehearse the performance in real time, including the setting, sensations, and a possible obstacle.
- Continue for 10–20 minutes. When attention drifts, return calmly to the selected operation.
- Finish with one concrete action that can be completed and checked in the real world.
Limitations
This method does not replace professional help. Seek qualified support for severe anxiety, depression, or immediate safety risks.
Origin and source
Paul Holmes and David Collins · The PETTLEP Approach to Motor Imagery · 2001
Adapted protocol based on: The PETTLEP Approach to Motor Imagery (2001). It is not a verbatim instruction from the author.
Key concepts
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