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Articles by Denise Erdonmez MMus, RMT-BC

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  The interactive process of healing in music therapy

  by Denise Erdonmez MMus, RMT-BC | July 1990

  This paper identifies the interactive processes between music (the stimulus), client and therapist, which constitute healing in music therapy. Attributes of a motivated and willing client will be explored as well as the attitude and personal characteristics of the therapist. The salient features of music as a powerful medium for healing will also be examined. The issue of disillusionment or 'burn-out' in helping professionals will be discussed, with several strategies outlined to cope with the...

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  Music therapy - The evidence

  by Denise Erdonmez MMus, RMT-BC | July 1991

  Music therapists are frequently required to provide proof of the efficacy of music as a therapeutic medium. A literature review is presented to show clear evidence of music therapy as a viable means of therapy in diverse applications. Selected articles from music therapy Journals have been reviewed to represent music therapy clinical practice with different age groups and client populations. Emphasis is placed on research in which gains are made by the clients through music therapy. The...

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  Clinical applications of Guided Imagery and Music

  by Denise Erdonmez MMus, RMT-BC | July 1992

  An overview of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (G.I.M.) is presented, describing the four stages of the G.I.M. session: the pre-music discussion of the client’s issues, the relaxation induction and focus, the music and imagery experience and the post-music discussion. Examples of imagery experienced by the client are described, including visual, auditory, kinesthetic and transpersonal images. A review of clinical applications of Guided Imagery and Music shows that imagery evoked by...