Introducing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music
Hannah Lingafelt
Journal of the Association for Music and Imagery 2022 DOI: 10.59451/jami.85691 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A male client in therapy learning to let go of control |
| Interventions | Guided imagery and music (GIM) Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) |
| Key findings | Argues that the Bonny method of guided imagery and music (GIM) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can be used together synergistically, with each amplifying the other's effects. A case study illustrates how ACT was used to guide the GIM process of a male client learning to let go of control. |
Abstract
The Bonny method guided imagery and music (GIM) is a depth approach to therapy that uses music to support letting go of cognitive control to explore different levels of consciousness. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavior therapy focusing on using mindfulness, acceptance, and spirituality to support clients in increasing psychological flexibility. While on the surface the two approaches may appear very different, when used in conjunction, they can synergistically work together to amplify the other’s effects. This paper provides background information on both modalities as well as a case study illustrating how ACT was used to guide the GIM process of a male client learning how to let go of control.