The Spirituality of Music: Depth Music Therapy

Presenter: Bernadette Kutarna

The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music was developed by the late Dr. Helen Bonny, Music Therapist, when she learned that listening to western classical music in an altered state of consciousness facilitated exploration of one's inner world. Through a process of relaxation, focus and specifically chosen music listening, individuals were able to access their inner strengths, release creative blocks and work toward resolution of dilemmas. This person-focused work is usually done on an individual basis. As part of this presentation, we did a short imagery and music process as a group.