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

Priyanka Kumari; Jai Singh Yadav; Sadashiv Kumar Dwivedi; Jyoti Shanker Tripathi

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

Priyanka Kumari

Research Scholar (SRF), Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Jai Singh Yadav

Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Modern Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Sadashiv Kumar Dwivedi

Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Jyoti Shanker Tripathi

Professor &Former Head, Department of Kayachikitsa, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.143.20231104

DOI: 10.25215/1104.143

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.

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Yogic Therapy, Mental Problem, Hypnosis, Yoganidra, Preksha Meditation, Antarmaun

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How to cite this article: Kumari, P., Yadav, J.S., Dwivedi, S.K. & Tripathi, J.S. (2023). Therapeutic Approaches Involving Modification of the Unconscious Mind and Related Mental Processes. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 11(4), 1588-1595. DIP:18.01.143.20231104, DOI:10.25215/1104.143