The Central Tenets of GIM: Consciousness and the Integration of Psychotherapy and Spirituality
F. S. Goldberg, Louise Dimiceli-Mitran
Voices A World Forum for Music Therapy September 28, 2010 DOI: 10.15845/voices.v10i3.438 (opens in new tab)
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| Citations | 7 |
| Key points | Argues that spirituality and psychotherapy are inherently intertwined in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, and traces how Helen Bonny's humanistic and transpersonal influences shaped GIM theory and practice. A case study is presented to show psychotherapy and spirituality working together holistically, and the authors observe that transpersonal practices are becoming more mainstream worldwide. |
Abstract
Abstract Spirituality and psychotherapy are both inherent in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. This article discusses the integration of these aspects of GIM and the evolution of Helen Bonny's journey in this regard. Included are Bonny's early humanistic and transpersonal influences, along with her grounding philosophy of the healing aspects of music, the central tenets of GIM as she initially envisioned, and the development of GIM theory as it relates to this integration. A GIM case study illustrates how psychotherapy and spirituality work together in a holistic way. Current trends indicate that transpersonal practices are becoming more mainstream in many areas of the world.
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