GIM AND THE CONTINUUM MODEL

Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) allows individuals to deepen their understanding of their inner world through music listening experiences in a safe and nourishing environment. The continuum model offers a variety of receptive interventions to address particular therapeutic needs at different points in the therapy. Sessions 1.5 hours and offer a space for verbal reflection and musical experiences.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The continuum model offers a choice of interventions, including Music and Imagery (MI) and Guided Imagery and Music (GIM).

MI experiences encourage stronger connections with inner strengths or areas of tension and difficulty. The interventions use collaboratively chosen music to encourage deepening and staying with a given experience, in order to invite increased understanding. The processing is further supported through explorative drawings.

GIM encourages expansive exploration on a deeper level and is suitable for clients who are fairly resourced and connected to their inner world. The therapist guides the client into a deep state of relaxation in preparation for listening to a specifically chosen programme of music. The therapist guides the client supportively during the music listening. The music used in GIM invites exploration and may lead to visual imagery, sensory experiences and can bring up feelings and memories.

MUSIC AND IMAGERY CAN HELP WITH

  • personal development
  • difficult life situations and transitions
  • relationship difficulties
  • stress, depression and anxiety
  • chronic pain and illness
  • relaxation and wellbeing
  • emotional exploration

    • AS A CLIENT YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE

  • feeling refreshed and rested
  • feeling more grounded
  • a deeper understanding of personal processes
  • a stronger connection with inner resources
  • a clearer sense of direction
  • feeling more grounded
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    CASE STORY

    To read how GIM and the continuum model helped a client with life changes and transitions , have a look below.

     
     

    TESTIMONIALS

    • GIM has allowed me to explore my feelings and emotions around many of life's challenges. Carine supports me to explore and express my feelings through the music that matches my mood and the images that emerge from that process. The result has helped me to gain a deeper understanding of myself.
    • 'It's not often we get to sit and thing about ourselves and verbalise our thoughts, and it's even less often someone kind and patient will sit and listen and be genuinely interested without being judgemental - well, this is exactly what happened during my sessions with Carine!
    • 'Carine provided a containing and nurturing space for GIM sessions, both in person and online. Carine was thoughtful and sensitive in her approach to choosing music for each session that would resonate and allow me to explore my internal world in a safe space. She offers support in gaining new insights into significant observations, memories or moments and connecting the imagery to body and emotion. Carine’s soothing and encouraging presence enables pivotal moments of connection to your inner world and leaves you feeling more thoughtful, inspired and at peace.' - E.K.
    • 'I have found working with Carine so empowering, insightful and effective. She has supported me to journey through and explore territories that have been left ‘buried’ for a very long time and finally deal with ‘baggage’. I’ve been supported to reframe and shine a new light on narratives I had told myself for such a long time that I had forgotten where they came from, or perhaps never consciously known where or how they originated in a creative, nurturing and safe environment. Carine has empowered me to take ownership of my sessions. She has been very supportive in encouraging me to explore using music that is meaningful to me and tweak genres when I became more in tune with myself and my own needs depending on how I’m feeling each session. With Carine’s help I have developed a toolkit of strategies to use outside of the session which she encourages me to reflect and build upon. These strategies are lifelong tools that I can access independently in times of need. Due to COVID-19 I have had several sessions via zoom which have worked very well. I would highly recommend Carine as a therapist. GIM/SMI is a very creative alternative therapy, which, in my experience is always personal, powerful and an eye opening journey.' - T.F.