SMI is a music-centred therapy method used to help clients develop and deepen the connection to their inner strengths and resources. The method involves the client in art-making (or other expressive arts) whilst listening to music they have chosen with the therapist’s support, the music potentially of diverse traditions and genres. SMI is intended to improve general wellbeing, support clients to cope with the challenges of everyday living and with any mental health issues they may be struggling with, and become more resilient. There is an emphasis on collaboration and on the empowerment of the client. SMI is suitable for short-term therapy (e.g. 6 sessions) that can be effectively delivered online as well as in person. SMI is both a systematic and a flexible, client-centred approach. It has a wide range of clinical application and can be used with individuals and groups, and with children, young people and adults.
The comprehensive online training covers all aspects of the delivery of SMI with an emphasis on experiential learning. Case presentation of work with children, adults and groups is included along with theory. Following the training seminar is a period of supervised client work before qualifying. The course is open to qualified music therapists and other mental health practitioners with a similar level of training and qualification.
Further information about SMI: https://www.musicimageryhub.org/overview-of-the-mi-methods-taught
Detailed course information and bookings: integrativegim@protonmail.com