Trainings for investigators

Imagery Script Development Training

Fall Sessions: 

September 21st and 22nd, 2011

October 5th and 6th, 2011

For registration, please contact Keri Tuit, Psy.D. 203-737-1176  keri.tuit@yale.edu

This training is for investigators interested in using the Sinha guided imagery induction method.  This method has been used in various studies by Dr. Sinha and collegues in exposing individuals to stress, appetitive cues, and neutral-relaxing cues.  The method involves "re-living" a recent stressful and craving related personal event through guided imagery and recall.  The imagery script development procedures are based on Lang's theory of emotional imagery (Lang, 1979).  According to Lang, emotions are represented as networks in memory and include three kinds of information: (a) information about the specific stimulus content, (b) information about verbal, physiological and overt behavioral responses, and (c) interpretive information about the meaning of the stimulus and response elements of the structure.

Through the use of didactic instruction and role plays, this one and a half day training provides the participant with instruction on all steps of script development, including learning how to conduct the script development interview, how to write up the final script, guidance on the audio recording of scripts, and discussion on design issues related to the use of scripts in research studies.

Location:  2 Church Street South, Suite 209, New Haven, CT 06519

**Coming soon: Imagery Script Development Procedures Manual (revised edition):  This manual includes: comprehensive instructions on developing guided imagery scripts for use in the research setting**  Please contact us to purchase a copy.

Selected References:

Sinha, R., Talih, M, Malison, R. et al. (2003). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympatho-adreno-medullary responses during stress-induced and drug cue-induced cocaine craving states. Psychopharmacology, 170: 62-72.

To request training materials (such as Imaging Procedures, Sample Imaging Scripts, or audio and video training materials), please send email to: stress@yale.edu.