Procedure guidance is provided verbally on the videotape and is printed in the Response Form Booklets. Consideration is given to responses reflecting health, emotional maturity, positive outlook and other reflections of ego strength. From positive feelings, it is easier to move into negative areas of imagery. Alternatively, it may signal the need to consider the diagnostic possibility of neuropsychological impairment. SIS procedures lend themselves to working with individuals whose first language is not English, and with those who have different cultural or socialization histories.
Instructions are available in a number of languages.
Because of the potential to provide information of psychological significance and therapeutic value, somatic imagery theory is reviewed briefly in a following section. If, at any time, questions or difficulties should arise during or after this procedure, please feel free to contact your clinician who will be pleased to assist. Before the clinician administers the SIS procedure, it is important that a reasonable comfort level is established with the person who is to view the SIS images. The professional may begin by going over the instructions listed on the back page of the answer booklet. First, have the subject fill in the brief health history.