Some Implications for the Clinical Use of Music Facilitated Imagery

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1984; 21: 27-34.

Abstract: In this study, Helen Bonny's GIM technique provided the base experience for questionnaire responses from short-term psychiatric inpatients, students, and staff (total n = 107). Independent measures of age range, sex, medication type, and recent relaxation practice were compared statistically with dependent responses of skin temperature, perceived ability to relax, production of images, and perceived helpfulness of the experience. Results demonstrated increases in skin temperature and relaxation perception and defined the average experience as manifesting three concurrent imagery modes. Among the many independent-dependent variable relationships, some significant differences in mean responses were present. These differences and their possible clinical implications are discussed; further reserach in the area, including replication, is recommended.

Note: From: Kenneth E. Bruscia: Bibliography on GIM and related topics. (April 1995)

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