What is Guided Imagery And Music? Put simply, It is a very powerful tool for reaching different levels of the psyche. Successful GIM is achieved by combining an thoroughly trained and professional "guide", or therapist, and carefully selected music. Guided Imagery And Music is a music-centered therapeutic process utilized to access the human psyche and lead to self-actualization and healing.

The Roots Of GIM The technique was developed by music therapist Dr. Helen Bonny in the 1970's. GIM evolved into a technique of imaging to music in an altered state of consciousness while sharing the imagery experience with a trained guide/therapist. When used as a therapeutic tool, GIM can lead to a deep uncovering of hidden emotional responses and stimulate creative insights. Dr. Bonny defined GIM as "a technique which involves listening to music in a relaxed state to elicit imagery, symbols and/or feelings for the purpose of creativity, therapeutic intervention, self-understanding and spiritual experience."

My Aim With This Page is .... to give the reader information that will further explain the study and practice of Guided Imagery And Music (commonly referred to as GIM). And for those already familiar with GIM we will provide links and resources for gathering and sharing information. This page can serve only as an introduction to GIM. There will be much more information on the internet site of The Association for Music & Imagery, which will be up and running very shortly. Keep checking here for updates.


Links:

PSYCHOTHERAPY THROUGH MUSIC-EVOKED IMAGERY: Ruth Skaggs' program at The Southeastern Institute For Music-Centered Psychotherapy (SIMCP)
CATHY H. MCKINNEY'S PAGE:
CAROLE KILLICK'S PAGE:
YAHOO: MENTAL HEALTH: THERAPEUTIC METHODS: MUSIC THERAPY: Yahoo's MT resources
APA - APA - APA: American Psychological Association
PSYCHCRAWLER: APA's Psyc Search Engine For Citations And Abstracts
PSYCH WEB: Psych Web by Russ Dewey
NAMT: Nation Association for Music Therapy
IMR - IMR - IMR: Institute for Music Research
JUNG ON THE NET: Jung sources
JUNG BIBLIOGRAPHY: Good resource for stuff written by or about CGJ
JUNG HOME PAGE: More Jung
WWW VIRTUAL LIBRARY: A great resource for almost anything
ESTHER BOYER COLLEGE OF MUSIC AT TEMPLE U. MUSIC THERAPY DEPT: Music Therapy / Guided Imagery And Music / Ken Bruscia
REIKI PAGE: Reiki Home Page with links to other Reiki sites
WARCHILD: Interesting site devoted Luciano Pavarotti's efforte toward aiding children in war ravaged lands with some thought provoking ideas on the use of Music Therapy and GIM

This list is by no means complete.
We are brand new and will be expanding continuously.
(with your help)

So, where to now?

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Please e-mail me with any question, comments, etc. Thanks!

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