Say IT: A Declaration—Exclaim It Purpose: Learn how to make a declaration. Instructions: Discuss a concern that you or your child brings up. It could be a school, work, family or sports situation. Take a few moments to let him see and feel himself in the scenario. What do you see in your imagination? (Allow plenty of […]

Up, Up and Away: The Balloon Trip Visualization Activity
As we continue our journey through the See It. Say It. Do It! process, I would like to share one of my favorite visualization activities, The Balloon Trip. When my two daughters, Annie and Becky, were toddlers, we started taking “balloon trips” before bedtime. We’d snuggle together, shake out our “wiggles” and then started our relaxation […]

Just Keep Breathing… Reduce Your Stress & Anxiety
Just Keep Breathing… Reduce Your Stress & Anxiety. There are a number of strategies that can enhance the power of visualization, including breathing exercises. Other techniques include: Relaxing Meditation Building Awareness Moving (like walking) Having fun These strategies may be helpful in your visualization practice. Let’s look at the relaxing strategy. For more information and […]

Spring Has Sprung…sort of!
In the last several blogs, we discussed the power of visualization. There are a number of strategies that may assist you in visualizing. Relaxing Breathing Building Awareness Moving (like walking) Having fun These strategies may be helpful in your visualization practice. Let’s look at the relaxing strategy. For more information and techniques, please check out See […]
The Power of Visualization
The Power of Visualization Dr. Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO Do you have test anxiety? Does your child lack self-esteem and confidence? Would you like to empower yourself to develop your strategies for success? Welcome to the world of visualization. This blog starts the conversation on what it is, how you use it, and […]
See it. Say it. Do it. Process Meditation
I invite you to take the opportunity for a few moments out of your busy schedule to review your past year. Close your eyes and focus on your breath as you breathe in and out. Continue breathing… I invite you to take the opportunity for a few moments out of your busy schedule to “re-view” […]

Enhancing Your Vision Sports Performance for Sports & Performance- #COVD2021 presentation
Specific cutting-edge vision training techniques/technology are highlighted utilizing videos, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences to enhance sports performance of athletes of all levels.

Visualization for COVD Preparation
Utilizing #visualization and guided imagery, participants reported “feeling more relaxed, just what I needed, overwhelming sense of calm and more.”

Visualization – A Multi-sensory approach-Recorded presentation
LEARN How to enhance #visualization and imagery skills Imagery strategies for: reading, comprehension, spelling, math facts, sports, relaxation, and more How to have fun while creating and experiencing imagery

The Power of Visualization: Transformative Techniques for Struggling Learning
This is a summary of one of her three sessions from the event, all of which center around her steadfast belief in the power of visualization, and which illustrate the three step model she developed – “See It. Say It. Do It!” – which she says can be applied not just in a learning or […]