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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
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy – Individual Sessions
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is its individual form was developed by Dr Helen Bonny.
The Bonny Method of GIM is effective in
- Grief and loss support;
- Relationship resolution,
- Accessing creative potential,
- Supporting spiritual practice, and
- Enhancing wellbeing, quality of life and mood.
The Bonny Method of GIM is effective in
- Grief and loss support;
- Relationship resolution,
- Accessing creative potential,
- Supporting spiritual practice, and
- Enhancing wellbeing, quality of life and mood.
Acknowledgements: Script writers: Greg Stebbing, Denise Grocke, Carolyn Van Dort & Rachael Martin
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy – Anxiety Resolution
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a form of therapy in which music and imagery experiences are used to enable clients to manage anxiety in their lives, where positive imagery can be embedded in memory and activated at times of stress.
Acknowledgements: Script writers: Greg Stebbing, Denise Grocke, Carolyn Van Dort & Rachael Martin
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy – Grief Resolution
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a form of therapy in which music and imagery experiences are used to enable clients to face feelings of grief and loss, where treasured memories can be accessed. In this demonstration session, a client resolves feelings around his father's death.
Acknowledgements: Ravel Piano Concerto in G, adagio assai (excerpt) used with permission of the Director Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Peter Toohey, pianist.. Producer: Elena Szymanski. Script writers: Greg Stebbing, Denise Grocke, Carolyn Van Dort & Rachael Martin
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy – Group sessions
Group Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a form of therapy in which music and imagery experiences are shared within a group context, and where the group collectively can provide emotional support for each person.
Acknowledgements: Beethoven Symphony no 4 in B flat, op 60, Adagio (excerpt) used with permission of the Director Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne. Producer: Elena Szymanski. Script writers: Greg Stebbing, Denise Grocke, Carolyn Van Dort & Rachael Martin
The GIM Process
The following link provides some information about the GIM process. Pat Hamilton, a registered GIM therapist and psychologist, outlines her use of GIM with clients who have a history of abuse trauma.
It's Never Too Late.... (Pat Hamilton)
It's Never Too Late.... (Pat Hamilton)
