Introducing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music
Hannah H. Lingafelt - Volume: 19
The Bonny method guided imagery and music (GIM) is a depth approach to therapy that uses music to support letting go of cognitive control to explore different levels of consciousness. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavior therapy focusing on using mindfulness, acceptance, and spirituality to support clients in increasing psychological flexibility. While on the surface the two approaches may appear very different, when used in conjunction, they can synergistically work together to amplify the other’s effects. This paper provides background information on both modalities as well as a case study illustrating how ACT was used to guide the GIM process of a male client learning how to let go of control.
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