Guided Imagery and Music FAQ’s part 2

Here is the latest installment of my FAQ series on music therapy and GIM.  You can also watch the video here.

Does this technique work for everyone?

GIM is not usually recommended for people with serious mental disorders like active psychosis or unmanaged schizophrenia. Also, it’s not recommended for those who have significant cognitive deficits (like dementia or Alzheimer’s).  It has the potential for uncovering deep emotional issues and unconscious material. Therefore, this is not helpful for people who are struggling to maintain balance and deal with the realities of everyday life. However, it can be used successfully with individuals of all ages and from any cultural and ethnic background.  But in my practice I focus mainly on adults, not children.

So what does GIM have that traditional “talk” therapy doesn’t?

Perhaps you have been involved in traditional talk therapy successfully for years but have recently found that you are feeling “stuck” or “blocked” in your progress. Or maybe you simply want to try a new and different approach.  Many people find that GIM gets to the root of the problems they are dealing with more quickly. Some of my clients have reported benefits after only a few sessions.  This music-centered approach works as a mind-body intervention to connect you with your own deepest wisdom.  It can be a means to develop greater self-awareness, wellness, and creativity in transforming personal, career, health, and relationship challenges. I am continually awed by the power of music to partner with you in achieving goals, develop greater confidence in your own inner resources, and make choices that result in a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Does any of this sound familiar to you?  Or can you relate to anything here?  If you have any additional questions or comments you can leave them at the end of this post in the comment section or contact me privately.  I’m always happy to answer questions!