Healing Sounds Music Therapy

Healing Sounds Music Therapy offers a variety of programs and specialized groups.  You may choose from one of the following or design a custom workshop/group with Stephanie Bolton.  Stephanie has provided groups and workshops to organizations and hospitals.

Group sessions are confidential.  Groups may be formed from a specific referral source (agency, church, organization) or may be formed by like-minded individuals who already know each other (women’s or men’s groups, friends, small study groups).

Group sessions may address individual topics or themes— stress management, grief, personal exploration, spirituality, pain management, enhancing creativity.

PROGRAMS

Stress Management Series

Stress Management Part I –  Stress and Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Stress Management Part II – How thoughts cause or diminish stress

Stress Management Part III –  Imagery and Meditation

Each part can be 1-2 hours in length depending on the needs of the facility/group.  Each part is self-contained and does not require attendance at the previous part.

What is Music Therapy?  What is the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM)?

This introduction to music therapy and/or GIM can be from 1 hour to 1 ½ hours depending on needs.  It generally includes music and experiential activities.

Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout

This program includes educational and experiential components.  Program length is generally 1-2 hours.

Custom programs are available.  Stephanie can provide lunch & learn programs on a wide variety of topics including grief, self-care, spirituality, drumming, and affirmations.  Please call Stephanie at 256-655-0648 to discuss your needs for a custom program for your organization.

MODIFIED GIM GROUPS

Some facilities may wish to contract with Healing Sounds Music Therapy to provide group sessions at their facility.  Groups will consist of 6-12 members who commit for the entire series.  Payment may be made by the facility directly or by each participant.  Pre-payment is required.

Personal Explorations:   6 week series

2 hour groups for 6 weeks using GIM, mandalas, and discussion to explore a variety of topics of concern to the participants.  Opportunity provided for each participant to explore their inner world, beliefs, motivations, old patterns, and methods for transforming their life.

Exploring the Emotions of Grief:   4 week series

2 hour groups for 4 weeks addressing the grief process, specific emotions related to grief and the use of multiple creative arts and GIM modalities to express emotions and begin the healing process.

Coping with Loss:    9 week series

2 hour groups for 9 weeks exploring the process of grief and various coping strategies.  This series is Christian based and uses adaptations from the New Day Journal.

Exploring and Deepening Spirituality:   5 week series

2 hour groups for 5 weeks using GIM, mandalas, and discussions to explore each participants’ spiritual connection with the Divine.  GIM allows for a personal experience of the Divine and exploration of personal issues that may be blocking a deeper spiritual relationship.

WORKSHOPS

Journey to Wholeness  (5 hours)

This workshop covers how our spirits and functioning become broken; how this affects us in daily life, relationships, and spiritually, and how we can begin the healing process.  Christian spiritual references are given throughout.  Extensive handouts provided.  Participants are encouraged to actively participate.

Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Church  (5 hours)

This workshop explores the meaning of boundaries, healthy versus unhealthy boundaries, effects of unhealthy boundaries personally and in the church, how to set healthy boundaries and avoid care-giving/ministry burnout.

Christian Meditation  (3 hours)

This workshop includes educational and experiential components.  Methods adapted from lectio divina are presented as well as scriptural references to meditation.

Creative Women’s Group – Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Join other women on a journey to answer their soul’s call to connect more deeply with their creativity.  We will explore and expand your creativity through rich discussions, music and imagery, collage, mandala drawings, poetry, and relaxation training.  In our two hour monthly group meetings, you will be enticed to move through self-imposed roadblocks and engage more powerfully with your creative process.  Members will learn how to coach one another to maintain focus on creative projects and provide support and accountability between meetings.  I am accepting inquiries for inclusion in the next group.