Lightstream: An EMDR-Based Guided Imagery Technique for Grounding and Emotional Regulation

Lightstream is an EMDR-based guided imagery technique that invites you to imagine a soothing light moving through your body. By choosing a color, temperature, and quality of light that feels comforting, you can practice responding to emotional distress and uncomfortable sensations with gentle, focused attention. Learn how to use this visualization as a grounding and self-soothing exercise without pressuring yourself to feel differently.