The Music and Imagery Association of Australia Inc (MIAA) is the premier association advancing music psychotherapy in Australia. We use music and imagery as catalysts for health and wellness, within a psychodynamic, multimodal therapy. 

Our purpose is to foster the growth and development of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and related practices involving Music and Imagery; to promote and organise training programmes in the Bonny Method of GIM; and to promote and organise continuing education in aspects related to Music and Imagery.

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Upcoming GIM Training - Level 1 April 23-28
Denise Grocke AO, RMT, FAMI, will be conducting a Level 1 course in Guided Imagery and Music, April 23-28, 2019 in beautiful Kalorama (in the Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne).
The course covers advanced receptive music therapy approaches (supportive and reparative music & imagery; imagery for children and adults, individuals and groups) + Bonny Method GIM training, level 1.
Places are limited, so send an Expression of Interest asap. Enquiries to: denisegrocke50@gmail.com or via www.avalongimtraining.com

What is Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy?

Guided Imagery and Music is a form of therapy in which music and imagery experiences activate inner reflection, memories and feelings, to promote mental and spiritual wellbeing and health.
Acknowledgements: Footage of Helen Bonny playing violin reproduced with permission of the Association for Music and Imagery, Margareta Wärja and Gunder Forss. Producer: Elena Szymanski. Script writers: Greg Stebbing, Denise Grocke, Carolyn Van Dort & Rachael Martin
MIAA is a Member Association of the Psychotherapy
and Counselling Federation of Australia Inc. (PACFA)

* Main photo courtesy of Carolyn Van Dort.

Last modified 6th November 2018