Imaginator: a Pilot of Brief Functional Imagery Training for Self-harm

Functional Imagery Training comprises of three elements: a) formulation of idiosyncratic drivers of self-harming behaviour and reasons for change; b) motivational interviewing combined with mental imagery techniques that enhance motivation to change the self-harm dysfunctional habit; c) formulation of goals for change (i.e. the goal is a desired behaviour alternative to self-harm) and practice of functional imagery to support goal achievement.