The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music for Medical Populations: Evidence for Effectiveness and Vision for the Future

McKinney, Cathy H.; Grocke, Denise

doi:10.47513/mmd.v8i2.485

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“…Jordanger (2015) explored the possibilities with BMGIM related to conflict transformation. Devised by Helen Bonny (1975), BMGIM is an approach that has demonstrated success with traumatized clients, including psychiatric patients (McKinney & Grocke, 2016) and war survivors (Ng, 2005). As it requires advanced training, BMGIM utilizes more refined induction techniques than those in the vignette, and combines them with supportive music listening (Bonny, 1975).…”

Section: Reflection Cmentioning

confidence: 99%

Peace Camp

Hassanein¹

2023

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Community Music Therapy (COMT) is a development increasingly referenced and often nebulous in the field of music therapy. Depending on its description in the literature, COMT seems to be situated between an aspiration to stretch beyond boundaries of the ‘consensus model’ and serve atypical populations, and a working practical approach with clear guidelines. Curiosity around this phenomenon inspired an initial inquiry by the author into potential theoretical underpinnings to provide context and definition for its aims, namely critical theory. Through identifying the links between CoMT, critical theory/psychology, and conflict transformation–the approach utilized in modern peacekeeping–the author hoped to inspire more intentional efforts by music therapists working at the convergence of those ideas. This research culminated in the author’s master’s thesis, a critical review and attempted integration of these topics, in 2018. This article aspires to build upon that research by remapping the knowledge gained onto the experiences that catalyzed the inquiry. Through vignettes and commentary, the author uses a reflexive, critical lens to examine his tenure as a music counselor at Seeds of Peace Camp, a conflict transformation camp. By re-examining trial-by-fire moments and their aftermath, the author identifies relevant research in the aforementioned fields that may have enhanced or explained participant responses. This serves to broaden the collective understanding of the overlapping goals and practices of CoMT, critical theory/psychology and conflict transformation.

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Section: Reflection Cmentioning

confidence: 99%

Peace Camp

Hassanein¹

2023

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“…She recommended that if the client has severe fatigue or if talking would 'un-do' the relaxation, the therapist may defer verbal processing to a later time, and encourage the patient to rest quietly (West, 2015). McKinney and Grocke's (2018) review of GIM for medical populations also found that adaptations of GIM to meet patients' needs are possible without sacrificing clinical effectiveness.…”

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Facing Death Through Music: Palliative Patients' Experience of Guided Imagery and Music

Killoran

2023

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Music and imagery techniques can support the management of both the physical and psychosocial-spiritual needs of persons living with a life-limiting illness. The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a promising yet under-researched music psychotherapy method within the palliative care setting. In this study, six palliative inpatients received GIM sessions and participated in phenomenological interviews about their experience with the method. The resulting themes included (a) deep relaxation, (b) facing death, (c) messages of support, (d) diverse emotions, (e) relationship of self to past and present, (f) music as a guide, and (g) empowerment. Study participants benefited from using this method to help them cope with distressing symptoms and for emotional and spiritual processing at end of life. Applications for symptom management, clinical considerations, and future research directions are discussed.

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“…GIM therapists have described modifications and adaptations of the method and benefits and goals in using GIM with medical patients (Abrams & Kasayka, 2005;Bruscia, 2015;Burns, 2001;McKinney & Grocke, 2016). What is not known, however, is the depth of GIM practiced with medical populations.…”

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Exploration of the Depth of GIM with Medical Patients

Yoshihara

2020

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Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a form of music psychotherapy known for its in-depth capacity. GIM has been applied to various medical patients; however, literature shows that patients in medical settings have physical limitations related to receiving GIM. The current research study asked why therapists use GIM with medical patients, how they perceive the depth of GIM, how limitations influence the therapists’ choice of the depth of GIM, and how therapists know the appropriate depth for medical patients. Modified grounded theory was used to analyze semistructured interviews with four GIM therapists. Five main categories emerged: Medical GIM, Past-present-future, Limitations, Competency, and Depth. The findings illustrated that the depth of GIM was understood through a delicate balance among patients’ needs, limitations, and therapists’ competency.

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The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music for Medical Populations: Evidence for Effectiveness and Vision for the Future

Cited by 12 publications

References 16 publications

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Facing Death Through Music: Palliative Patients' Experience of Guided Imagery and Music

Exploration of the Depth of GIM with Medical Patients

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