Special Edition: The effects of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) on interpersonal problems, sense of coherence, and salivary Immunogloblin A of adults in chemical dependency treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Annie Heiderscheit
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Chemical Dependency ◽  
Interpersonal Problems ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music ◽  
Physiological Measure ◽  
Interview Session ◽  
Chemical Dependency Treatment ◽  
Bonny Method

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) on interpersonal problems, coping measures and immune function in 19 adults in chemical dependency treatment for an average of 43 days. Psychological measures included the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems Short Circumplex Form (IIP-SC), the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC) and physiological measure included salivary immunoglobulin A. Pre-test measures were collected at the initial interview session and post-tests at the final BMGIM session. Experimental subjects received one GIM session a week during their treatment. Results show significant decrease on the domineering, cold, and non-assertive subscales of the IIP-SC and on the manageability subscale of the SOC scale. The physiological measure of sIgA did not show a significant increase. The BMGIM appears to be effective in addressing issues underlying substance abuse, in addition showing a positive impact on physical health.  

scholarly journals The Central Tenets of GIM: Consciousness and the Integration of Psychotherapy and Spirituality

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Smith Goldberg ◽  
Louise Dimiceli-Mitran
Keyword(s):  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The World ◽  
Bonny Method

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.

Protocol for a Neurophenomenological Investigation of a Guided Imagery and Music Experience (Part I)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Andrea McGraw Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music ◽  
Neuroscience Research ◽  
Phenomenological Studies ◽  
Altered State Of Consciousness ◽  
Bonny Method ◽  
Physiological Benefits ◽  
Music And Imagery ◽  
Brain Behavior

 Abstract This article, Part I of II, describes the rationale and background literature of an investigation into a music and imagery (GIM) experience modeled upon the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music[1]. This investigation aimed to obtain an integrated description of participants’ subjective experiences and electroencephalographic (EEG) responses during the GIM session in order to gain understanding into the integrated neuronal and experiential demands of imaginal listening to music while in an altered state of consciousness (ASC). Neuroscience research has demonstrated the utility of EEG for investigating neuronal responses during ASCs, imagery, and music experiences. Additionally, several phenomenological studies have provided insight into the value and nature of client imagery in GIM contexts. Given evidence of both psychological and physiological benefits of the Bonny Method, and given the ever-growing neuroscience literature relating to phenomena occurring in GIM, there are likely relationships between participants’ imagery experiences and their brain behavior during a GIM session. This foundation justifies the use of neurophenomenology as a means of integrating individual participants’ EEG traces with their descriptions of their imagery experiences during a GIM session in order to obtain a description of the relationships between their subjective and neuronal phenomena.  Keywords: Bonny Method, Guided Imagery and Music, neurophenomenology,                    EEG, Neuroimaging.  

Music Imagery Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Louise Dimiceli-Mitran
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music ◽  
Bonny Method

Thirteen years ago in the midst of my worst moments during chemo, nothing felt safe in my world; the sense that my cells were dying in droves put me into a constant hypervigilance so intense that I could not sleep or concentrate. Although I was exhausted, the steroids from the anti-nausea drugs made sleep as fleeting as my inability to eat most of the time. A therapist-friend was giving me sessions using The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music...

At the Crossroads of Midlife: Journeying the Midlife Transition with Guided Imagery and Music

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Terry-Clark
Keyword(s):  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Study Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Midlife Transition ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music ◽  
Bonny Method ◽  
Case Study Data

This article explores the use of The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) to support 8 women as they struggled with the challenges of midlife. Unconscious forces can reach a critical mass at midlife and the Self is summoned to search for a new psychological identity. Case study data from 49 standard GIM sessions conducted over a 22 month period was pooled, analysed and reviewed for commonalities in imagery. This was a convenience sample based on clients attending a private practice in Sydney, Australia. The examination of the reported imagery discovered a number of emergent themes: 1) Land of death and darkness; 2) Betwixt and Between 3) Encounters with the Shadow, Archetypes and Helpers; 4) The Body and 5) Looking Forward.Keywords: midlife, guided imagery and music (Bonny Method)German An der Kreuzungen in der Mitte des Lebens: auf der Reise des Midlife-Übergangsmit Guided Imagery and Music  Louise Terry-ClarkDieser Artikel untersucht die Arbeit mit der Bonny Methode der Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM), 8 Frauen während ihrer Kämpfe in der Midlife-Krise zu unterstützen. In dieser Zeit können unbewusste Kräfte ein kritisches Maß erreichen, und das Selbst ist gefordert, eine neue psychologische Identität zu suchen. Daten aus Fallstudien von 49 GIM Sitzungen während einer 22 Monate langen Periode, wurden zusammengefasst, analysiert und überprüft, um Gemeinsamkeiten in den Bildern zu finden. Es handelt sich um ein Beispiel, das auf Klienten aus einer privaten Praxis in Sydney (Australien) basiert. Die Untersuchungen der beschriebenen Bilder enthüllen eine Anzahl immer wieder auftauchender Themen:  1) ein Land von Tod und Dunkelheit; 2)weder das eine noch das andere; 3) zusammentreffen mit dem Schatten, Archetypen und Helfern; 4) der Körper und 5) vorwärts schauen.Keywords: Midlife-Krise, Guided imagery and music (Bonny Method)Japanese中年期の岐路にて：音楽によるイメージ誘導法（GIM）による中年期への移行の旅路ルイーズ・テリー-クラーク本研究では、中年期における不調に悩まされている８名の成人女性対象に、ボニーメソッドによる音楽イメージ誘導法（BMGIM）を行った。中年期においては、無意識な力が危機的な集合体として現れ、自己が新たな心理的アイデンティティを模索する状態に陥る。２２ヶ月にわたる４９回のGIMセッションが行われ、ケース・スタディとしてデータ収集、分析され、イメージの共通項が検証された。このケースは、オーストラリア・シドニー市内の自己運営施設に通っていたクライエントのサンプルを集めたものである。結果におけるイメージの検証で、次のようなテーマが出現した；１）死と暗闇の世界、２）あいだ、３）影、元型、援助者との出会い、４）身体、そして５）期待。 Keywords: 中年期、音楽によるイメージ誘導法（ボニーメソッド）Chinese本文旨在探討邦尼式引導想像音樂治療法(BMGIM)用於支持八位掙扎於中年挑戰的女性。潛意識的力量可能在中年達到臨界點，並喚起自我去找尋新的心理認同。本研究從為期22個月，49個標準GIM療程中收集個案資料進行分析，並審視共通的意象。樣本的採集以方便抽樣法從澳洲雪梨一家私人診所的個案中抽取。檢視個案所呈現的意象匯聚出以下幾個主題：1) 死亡與黑暗境地；2) 搖擺不定；3) 與陰影、原型及幫助者相遇；4) 身體及5) 展望。Korean중년의 기로에서: 유도된 심상과 음악 기법(GIM) 및 음악과 함께 하는 중년의 여정Louise Terry-Clark초록본 연구는 중년의 어려움에 고군분투 하고 있는 8명의 여성들을 지원하기 위해 Bonny가 개발한 유도된 심상과 음악(BMGIM) 기법을 적용한 사례에 대한 연구이다. 중년에는 무의식적인 힘이 한계에 도달할 수 있으며, 자아(self)는 새로운 심리적 정체성을 찾고자 한다. 22개월동안 시행된 49회의 GIM 세션에서 사례 연구 데이터를 수집하고 심상의 공통점을 분석하였다. 본 연구는 호주 시드니의 사설 치료기관의 내담자들을 연구대상으로 하였다. 보고된 심상에 대해 분석한 결과 다양한 새로운 주제들이 도출되었다. 1) 죽음과 어둠의 땅, 2) 이도저도 아닌(어중간한), 3) 그림자, 원형, 조력자들과의 만남, 4) 신체 5) 기대

scholarly journals Book Review: Advanced methods of music therapy practice: Analytical Music Therapy, the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Nordoff-Robbins music therapy, and vocal psychotherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Kayla Daly
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music ◽  
Advanced Method ◽  
Bonny Method ◽  
Over Time

Within the framework of qualitative inquiry, Nicki Cohen sets out to present an intimate exploration of four advanced methods of music therapy practice. Posing a series of several questions to four experts Cohen concisely presents each method’s initial development, how it has adapted over time to current practice, and finally, what the future of the method may become as it pertains to the field of music therapy. She presents her own journey in achieving advanced competency and the personal journeys of each founding person of the respective methods. The book is a gentle call for educators to inspire student exploration of their own intrapersonal relationships with music and how this exploration may influence the pursuance of advanced method training.

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