This course, an introduction to the Guided Imagery and Music process, will cover basic theory and practice of GIM, including: imagery, altered states of consciousness, inductions, music, guiding and processing techniques, ethics, contraindications and professional training requirements.  The course will be both didactic and experiential.  Completion of this course serves as an AMI approved Level I training in GIM.

Madelaine Ventre, MS, MT-BC, FAMI, Director of the Creative Therapies Institute is a Board Certified Music Therapist, an AMI Fellow and Primary Trainer, and an ATMA (Association for Teachers of Mandala Assessment) approved Instructor. She has been in private practice in GIM for over 20 years. Madelaine has been a Visiting Specialist at Montclair State University since 1978 and an adjunct faculty member at New York University since 1981. She has trained GIM students nationally and internationally, and has published in professional journals, books and presented at national and international conferences.

Accomodations: The Holiday Inn is minutes away from Molloy College. For Information call: 516-678-1300

Refund Policy: A 75% Refund if you cancel 1 week prior to your Course, 50% Refund if you cancel within 48 hours prior to your course. There are no refunds for cancellations with less then 48 hours notice. The Rebecca Center reserves the right to cancel these programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Registrants will be notified by phone within 48 hours prior to the program; full refunds will be issued

Directions to Milledgeville:

Porter Fine Arts in on Wilkinson St. Turn right from Montgomery; left from Hancock: Signs will be posted