The effects of guided imagery and music therapy on reported change in normal adults

This study explores the main changes gained from Guided Imagery and Music ( GIM) therapy as described by former clients. It also explores whether gains are integrated into the clients' lives and if those changes stabilize over periods of time after finishing GIM therapy. Questionnaires were sent to G IM therapists who forwarded them to former GIM clients. Twenty-five former GIM clients returned questionnaires directly to the researcher. Results sho w that the main gains reported by former clients of GIM therapy are (a) get ting more in touch with one's emotions, (b) gaining insights into some prob lems, (c) spiritual growth, (d) increased relaxation, and (e) discovering n ew parts of oneself. Results also show that GIM therapy might be helpful fo r clients with symptoms of anxiety and/or fear, and for clients who want to increase their self-esteem. Changes gained during GIM therapy appear to st abilize over a period of time after finishing GIM therapy. They improved af ter termination of therapy especially in the mental and transpersonal areas .