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.
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.
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.
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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
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