The second hottest query I get requested (the primary being “music remedy– what’s that?”) is about guided imagery and music (GIM). That is my specialty space of music remedy. So I believed I’d write a weblog put up about it since I’m positive lots of you will have puzzled the identical factor. And when you haven’t, nicely then you possibly can inform your folks to come back learn all about it. 🙂 Or watch this video right here.
WHAT IS GIM?
The Bonny Technique of Guided Imagery And Music (GIM) initially started as a specialty space of music remedy. Nevertheless, the specialization is open to non-music remedy professionals with the suitable trainings forward of time. It requires a further 3-5 years of coaching, often post-master’s diploma. It’s a music-centered therapeutic course of used to entry the human psyche and result in self-actualization and therapeutic. It’s a very highly effective instrument for reaching totally different ranges of the unconscious.
Profitable GIM is achieved by combining a specifically educated {and professional} therapist (like myself!) and punctiliously chosen music. It’s a strategy of imaging to music in a relaxed way of thinking whereas sharing the imagery expertise with the GIM therapist. On this relaxed (generally known as an “altered”) way of thinking, the consumer feels protected to let the music assist him/her expertise emotions which have beforehand appeared threatening or inaccessible. When used as a therapeutic instrument, GIM can result in an uncovering of hidden emotional responses and stimulate artistic insights. By way of using music and imagery, GIM permits a person to discover, expertise and resolve private wants, relationships and life points. No musical coaching or information is required of the consumer.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A GIM SESSION?
In a typical GIM session, the consumer and therapist briefly talk about the intention/focus for the session. The consumer is then invited to recline on a cushty mat, sofa, or chair. The therapist offers rest and focusing recommendations to help the consumer right into a relaxed state. The therapist then selects an applicable music program and begins the music. The consumer listens to the music in a really targeted approach and permits his/her creativeness to develop into lively in response to the music. The consumer tells the therapist what they’re experiencing, and the therapist responds with supportive questions and feedback. The therapist makes notes and, on the finish of the music program, helps the person return from the relaxed state. Collectively they mirror on the character of the consumer’s imagery and talk about the way it applies to their life.
SO WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GIM AND GUIDED IMAGERY/VISUALIZATION AND PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY?
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) just isn’t the identical as Guided Imagery. Though each strategies faucet the unconscious for the aim of self-exploration, therapeutic, and creativity, Guided Imagery is extra directive. Plus, it’s primarily verbal in nature. The speaker usually suggests the imagery to the listener. Within the GIM methodology, the rigorously chosen music does the suggesting. Because the consumer talks in regards to the pictures whereas the music is taking part in, the therapist makes feedback and asks questions in regards to the pictures for extra in-depth exploration. For the reason that pictures are the consumer’s personal spontaneous creations, they’re extra in tune with the consumer’s unconscious than any pictures the therapist may invent.
Psychedelic-assisted remedy has develop into extra accessible and out there in additional areas not too long ago with growing analysis help for the intervention. For some individuals, they can not take part in psychedelic utilization attributable to medical circumstances or issues about habit. Some individuals additionally aren’t in a position to take off work or be beneath the affect of the medication for the required size of time for a session. For these of us, GIM could be the proper resolution as there aren’t any medical/habit/time limitation issues. In a nutshell, GIM is sort of an identical to psychedelic-assisted remedy with out the medication.
Moreover, guided imagery is nice for working towards mindfulness and rest. It additionally works nicely in workshops with many group individuals. GIM is helpful for people seeking to cope with emotional or psychological points, nervousness, despair, and/or grief. It may be an exquisite addition to your normal wellness routine.
In the event you’re inquisitive about how GIM may aid you, contact me anytime. I’m all the time blissful to reply questions!