An Interview with Lisa Summer: Discussing GIM and its adaptations

Authors

  • Erin Anne Montgomery Music Therapist Capital District Health Authority

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v12i1.642

Keywords:

GIM, Lisa Summer, supportive music imagery, re-educative music imagery, GIM adaptations, music-centered guiding

Abstract

This interview with Lisa Summer discusses her path to music therapy, GIM, and Helen Bonny. Lisa speaks about her adaptations to the Bonny Method of GIM and how these have been incorporated into her latest GIM trainings. Her recent doctoral work, including music-centered guiding and the use of repeated music in GIM sessions is discussed. The work of Helen Bonny and key Bonny Method GIM concepts are outlined.

Author Biography

Erin Anne Montgomery, Music Therapist Capital District Health Authority

Accredited Music Therapist (MTA) working in palliative care in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Published

2012-02-26

How to Cite

Montgomery, E. A. (2012). An Interview with Lisa Summer: Discussing GIM and its adaptations. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v12i1.642

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Original Voices

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