Date: June 18, 2024

This recording talks about using affirmations and visualization for mental healing and personal growth. Valerie and members discuss affirmations as positive statements to counter negative self-talk and heal from PTSD. Tips for effective affirmations include writing, recording, timing, and repetition. The difference between affirmations and visualization is clarified, with Valerie sharing examples from her life. Visualization techniques for changing subconscious messages and achieving goals are highlighted. Participants create personalized affirmations, emphasizing self-care and worthiness. The session includes a “perfect day” visualization exercise, stressing the importance of feeling emotions while repeating affirmations. Reflections on recent changes, reciting a credo, and the value of supportive relationships conclude the discussion.