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The Effects of Guided Imagery and Music Therapy on Reported Change in Normal Adults
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The Effects of Guided Imagery and Music Therapy on Reported Change in Normal Adults

Carola Maack and Paul Nolan
The Journal of music therapy, v 36(1)
1999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/36.1.39
PMID: 10519844
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Abstract

This study explores the main changes gained from Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) therapy as described by former clients. It also explores whether gains are integrated into the clients' lives and if those changes stabilize over periods of time after finishing GIM therapy. Questionnaires were sent to GIM therapists who forwarded them to former GIM clients. Twenty-five former GIM clients returned questionnaires directly to the researcher. Results show that the main gains reported by former clients of GIM therapy are (a) getting more in touch with one's emotions, (b) gaining insights into some problems, (c) spiritual growth, (d) increased relaxation, and (e) discovering new parts of oneself. Results also show that GIM therapy might be helpful for clients with symptoms of anxiety and/or fear, and for clients who want to increase their self-esteem. Changes gained during GIM therapy appear to stabilize over a period of time after finishing GIM therapy. They improved after termination of therapy, especially in the mental and transpersonal areas.

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