Music Mirroring the Sounds of the Soul: A Listening Source for Self-Appraisal
Beck, Donna Marie - Volume: 13
In today’s technological society, we place emphasis upon the functional aspects of our existence. This kind of milieu may contribute to a gradual erosion of social presence. An authentic social presence may be eroded in this kind of climate. Listening attentively to people, events, and things is a key element in a therapist’s effectiveness. A deep music listening process drawn from the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music may be utilized to create an opportunity for the therapist’s self-appraisal of his/her mode of listening. Through the use of this method, the therapist may become more “in tune” with self and others, thereby becoming a more authentic social presence.