Sounds of music through the spiraling path of individuation: A Jungian approach to music psychotherapy. Special Issue: Psychiatric music therapy

Journal/Book: Music Therapy Perspectives. 1994; 12: 75-83.

Abstract: Discusses analytical psychology, which is based on the writings of Jung and recognizes that within each individual there exists a "knowing wisdom" that strives for wholeness. Music can be a vehicle for this presence within. After important concepts of analytical psychology (including the use of archetypal images) are described, a Jungian approach to music psychotherapy, which uses metaphoric improvisation and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, is discussed. A case study involving a 41-yr-old woman's 3-yr therapy process is provided to illustrate the compatibility of Jungian and music psychotherapy concepts.

Note: Jungian approach to music psychotherapy; 41 yr old female

Keyword(s): Music therapy; psychotherapy ; jungian psychology; psychotherapeutic processes; adulthood

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