Course Director: (Prof) Dr Denise Grocke, AO
PhD, RMT, RGIMT, FAMI
Introductory courses in Guided Imagery and Music will again be offered in 2023. The 5-day courses attract 37 CPD points :
The course covers advanced receptive music therapy approaches (supportive music & imagery for children and adults, individuals and groups) + Introductory (level 1) training in the Bonny Method of GIM.
Places are limited. Please visit the website for more details.
https://www.avalongimtraining.com.au
Enquiries to: d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Training in Music & Imagery and Guided Imagery & Music (GIM)
Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent level of academic training and life experience. Applicants also require their own professional indemnity insurance or evidence that they are covered by their place of work.
Training: Training consists of an Introductory Course followed by Advanced Training.
For more information, please contact Denise Grocke at d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Training: Training consists of an Introductory Course followed by Advanced Training.
For more information, please contact Denise Grocke at d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Our Trainers:
PROF. DENISE GROCKE
Professor Denise Grocke PhD, RMT, MT-BC, FAMI is a Primary Trainer with the Association for Music and Imagery (AMI) in the US, and a Primary Trainer with MIAA, and has conducted GIM trainings at all levels since 1995. She established Avalon GIM Training (Australia) in 2017 and conduct trainings at various times throughout the year.
Prof Grocke is editor/co-editor of two GIM texts:
Grocke, D & Moe, T (2015). Guided Imagery and Music and Music Imagery Methods for Individual and Group Therapy. London: Jessica Kingsley
Grocke, D (2019). Guided Imagery and Music: The Bonny Method and Beyond. Barcelona Publishers. Dallas: TX. 2nd edition.
Contact Denise at: d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Practice Phone: 0402 579 819
Website: www.avalongimtraining.com.au/
CAROLYN VAN DORT
MA (Creative Arts Therapies), RGIMT, RMT is listed on the PACFA register of Psychotherapists & Counsellors, and has 20 years experience in Music Therapy and Guided Imagery and Music.
Carolyn has been facilitating the Certificate Course since 2004. She also works as a psychotherapist in private practice and in community groups using a music and mindfulness approach.
MA (Creative Arts Therapies), RGIMT, RMT is listed on the PACFA register of Psychotherapists & Counsellors, and has 20 years experience in Music Therapy and Guided Imagery and Music.
Carolyn has been facilitating the Certificate Course since 2004. She also works as a psychotherapist in private practice and in community groups using a music and mindfulness approach.
ANJA TANHANE
MMus (Therapy), GradCert Family Therapy, RMT, RGIMT
Anja is a very experienced music therapist and MBSR-trained mindfulness facilitator who has worked in areas such as Acquired Brain Injury, Aboriginal health, carer support, and NDIS as well as staff support in health care and community settings for many years. She offers GIM in private practice and regularly runs weekend retreats, workshops and courses combining mindfulness, music and imagery as well as Qigong and connecting to nature. She is an Associate Trainer in the BMGIM and currently serves as Vice President for MIAA.
MMus (Therapy), GradCert Family Therapy, RMT, RGIMT
Anja is a very experienced music therapist and MBSR-trained mindfulness facilitator who has worked in areas such as Acquired Brain Injury, Aboriginal health, carer support, and NDIS as well as staff support in health care and community settings for many years. She offers GIM in private practice and regularly runs weekend retreats, workshops and courses combining mindfulness, music and imagery as well as Qigong and connecting to nature. She is an Associate Trainer in the BMGIM and currently serves as Vice President for MIAA.
