Guided Imagery and Music Certificate Curriculum

MT 520    Guided Imagery and Music: Level 1       3 credits

This experiential course introduces students to the Bonny method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). Students will learn the theoretical foundations to the method, the application and administration of music and imagery, and the scope of the method. Students will observe GIM sessions, participate as therapist and client, and reflect on their experiences as observer and participant. Successful completion of this course results in a Level One GIM certificate that is endorsed by the Association for Imagery and Music.

MT 521    Guided Imagery and Music: Level 11        3 credits

This course is the first in a series of six advanced level training courses in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music leading to an Advanced Certificate in GIM. This training is endorsed by the Association for Music and Imagery and leads to the designation of Fellow of AMI. Students taking this course are encouraged to complete the advanced courses, upon the recommendation of the instructor, at the end of Level II, MT 521.

MT 522   Guided Imagery and Music lllA:  Professional Practice        2 credits

This advanced level training in GIM will address professional issues, ethics, assessment, advanced interventions, contraindications to this method, issues of transference and counter-transference, clinical conditions and GIM, and therapeutic termination. Two additional music programs will also be introduced and students will experience GIM sessions in the role of therapist and client.

MT 523   Guided Imagery and Music lllB. The Use of Music in GIM        2 credits  

This advanced level training in GIM will address in-depth the therapeutic effects of the music in the GIM method. Design of music programs will be explored as well as how to choose music for client needs. Three additional music programs will be introduced. Students will receive supervision in GIM practice sessions.

MT 524   Guided Imagery and Music lllC: Music, Myth and Symbol        2 credits

This advanced level training in GIM will explore imagery, colour, archetypal figures, the interpretation of symbols, and Jungian theory. It will also explore the use of Mandala drawings in greater depth. One music program will be introduced. Students will receive supervision in GIM practice sessions.

MT 525   Guided Imagery and Music lllD: Spirituality        3 credits

This advanced level training in GIM will explore alternative states and implications for working with the GIM method. Two new music programs will be introduced. Students will receive supervision in GIM practice sessions.

MT 526   Guided Imagery and Music: Practicum I        1.5 credits

This course requires the student to conduct 37 practice sessions of the Bonny Method of GIM. An approved Fellow of AMI will supervise seven of the 37 sessions, at the student's expense. In addition, students must experience 10 personal sessions given by an additional approved Fellow. Students will also share their work in two daylong seminars spread throughout the term.              

MT 527   Guided Imagery and Music: Practicum II        1.5 credits

This course requires the student to conduct 38 practice sessions of the Bonny Method of GIM. An approved Fellow of AMI will supervise eight of the 38 sessions, at the student's expense. In addition, students must experience 10 personal sessions given by an additional approved Fellow. Students will also share their work in two daylong seminars spread throughout the term.                                                    

TOTAL NUMBER OF CERTIFICATE CREDITS                15 credits

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