The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) offers persons the opportunity to integrate mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of themselves.
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music is a transformational, music-centred therapy in which the client listens to pre-programmed classical music in a relaxed state. The music acts as a catalyst to evoke, develop and transform images, memories and feelings from deep levels of consciousness.
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music is characterized by the use of specially sequenced western classical music designed to stimulate and sustain a dynamic unfolding of imagery experiences. Sessions in this one-to-one modality are conducted by facilitators who are formally trained in The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music.
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music was conceived and developed by Helen L. Bonny, PhD. Inspired by a mystical experience with music while playing the violin, Dr. Bonny felt called to bring other persons to the healing power of music. Over several years, Dr. Bonny combined her unique understanding of music, her extensive therapeutic training , and her spiritual insight, to research and develop The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music.
Composed by Linda Keiser Mardis and Marilyn Clark for use of the Association for Music and Imagery @ 2008
The Benefits of Piano Lessons to Older Students
Do you know that piano lessons prevent ‘age-related cognitive decline’?
According to J. A. Bugos and all, “Individualized Piano Instruction enhances executive functioning and working memory in older adults”
(Bugos,J. A., Perlstain, W. M., McCrae, C.S., Brophy, T. S., & Bedenbaugh, P. H. Aging & Mental Health, July 2007; 11(4), 464–471).
Also “differentiated tasks required to play an instrument help strengthen and form new synapses”
(Rauschecker, J.P., 2001, Cortical plasticity and music. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 930, 330–336.)
March 27, 2017 by Larissa Zoubareva 0 comments
March is the Music Therapy Awareness Month
Music therapy has the power to change lives
What are the benefits of music therapy?
Music therapy has presented many benefits to its clients such as:
Improve communication skills
Improve self esteem
Facilitate learning and processing of complex emotional issues
Promote independent mobility
Provide alternative forms of self expression
Decrease agitation
Manage pain
Facilitate rehabilitation
January 29, 2017 by Larissa Zoubareva 0 comments
The Benefits of Music Education
A wealth of scientific research demonstrates that music education is one of the most powerful tools
for realizing a child’s full intellectual, social, and creative potential.
Studying music draws on nearly every region of the brain, and it speeds the development of:
• Speech, reading, and language skills
• IQ, memory, and focus
• Empathy and social awareness
• Health and emotional resilience
• Creativity and artistry
• Self-confidence
A Guide for Students and Parents
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