The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music is a depth oriented music psychotherapy method developed by Helen L. Bonny, Ph.D. during her tenure as a research music therapist at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center.
GIM uses specially designed programs of music which combine with the person's own inherent creative process to evoke emotions, sensory images, physical sensations, memories and thoughts. The music experience reflects the self, personal relationships, feelings, and life experiences. This brings to consciousness new awareness, leading to significant personal insight into therapeutic and life issues. Further, the music taps into deep transpersonal levels of consciousness, bringing experiences which move beyond insight to deep existential and spiritual healing and transformation.