Traveling Without Moving: A Conversation About Guided Imagery and Music with Jen Worthen

People who engage with Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), a type of music therapy,  are called "travelers" because the process takes them on a powerful journey through their own psyche. GIM is one of the modalities today's guest, Jennifer Worthen, uses in her counseling practice. Music is one of the first ways she awakened to the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness. Jen has also apprenticed in indigenous spiritual healing traditions and has been traveling on her own spiritual journey her entire life. Jen holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Radford University, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Carolina University. She’s a Music Therapist and a Fellow with the Association of Music and Imagery. Jen has been working passionately in the healing arts in some capacity for over 20 years. She currently operates a small private practice where she weaves together her various interests, training, and experiences to bring emotional and spiritual healing to others.During this conversation, Jen shares a bit about her personal journey. She explains what GIM is and what to expect from a session. She mentions her experience with plant medicines such as san pedro and ayahuasca.Mentioned in this episode:Association for Music & ImageryPachelbel Canon--the piece of music Jen remembered from Adina's GIM session.Fur Elise--the piece of music that was in Adina's grandmother's music boxSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and subscribe. Want to join us as a guest? Complete this form and we'll get back to you!Adina Arden Cooper is a Shadow Guide and Holistic Therapist. She helps highly sensitive creative visionaries heal trauma so they can not only survive this human experience but thrive in the expression of their greatest gifts. Adina has over 20 years of experience in education and mental health. She's also an artist, a seeker, a mother, and very curious person. Firebirdcreative.meFire Bird Creative Roberta Anderson is a Professional Home Organizer, Feng Shui Consultant, Home Witch, and Astrologer. With a deep understanding of both practical organization and intuitive energy work, Roberta helps clients create spaces that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. By combining the art of home design with the wisdom of astrology, she guides individuals in aligning their environments with their personal goals and energetic needs. Her holistic approach helps clients clear clutter, improve energy flow, and cultivate a more peaceful and balanced environment.The Home Witch Organize & Feng Shui