Anima Manifestations of Men Using Guided Imagery and Music: A Case Study
Brooks, Darlene M. - Volume: 7
This article discusses the Jungian archetype, the "anima." Specifically, it will address the anima as it relates to the efforts toward individuation that occur in a man's process. The article will present reactions and emotions accompanying the unintegrated anima along with the positive responses occurring when the anima is in the process of integration. Using the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) the article will present a specific method for examining this construct in GIM sessions, using the actual imagery expt:rience, and the pre- and postsession dialogue as the main sources for anima material. A case example will be provided, showing various anima manifestations as the man works toward individuation.