about our training programmes
Welcome to the advanced trainings section of Sonora, where we offer specialised courses and Continuous Professional Development events in various music therapy methods and techniques.
Our programmes are meticulously designed for arts and music therapists, healthcare and mental health professionals who wish to integrate music as a complementary tool in their practice. Some of our courses are also appropriate for educators, musicians, or other professionals offered as skill-sharing courses for those who wish to enrich their perspective about specialised uses of music in psychoeducational and psychosocial settings.
Occassionally, Sonora organises internationally recognised courses with invited experts from all over the world to cover special topics such as music therapy and neurology, music and pain management, music in perinatal care, etc.
Receptive Music Therapy accredited courses
Sonora is the sole certification body in Greece for receptive music therapy techniques based on the original method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). We offer full training in the GIM, full training in the simplified “Musicares” methods (Music and Imagery) and we are also the global representative of the innovative Music Breathing method. Sonora is an accredited institute of the European Association for Music and Imagery, adhering to their rigorous standards, and our graduates have the opportunity to register as professional members of EAMI, and use the credentials of recognised GIM, Musicares (MI), or Music Breathing therapists.
Enhance your skills with our trainings!
Available Trainings
Our training programmes are structured to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical application, and clinical supervision, ensuring that participants can safely and effectively implement these techniques across various settings and populations. Join us at Sonora to enhance your therapeutic practice, develop your professional skills, or gain certification from internationally recognised methods so as to contribute to the well-being of your clients through the transformative power of music.
MUSIC CARES I (Music Imagery) | Basic
Delve into the supportive use of music for enhancing mental resilience, life skills, and well-being. Grounded in the principles of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), this course focuses on music-assisted relaxation and specialised receptive music therapy exercises combined with guided imagery.
MUSIC CARES II (Music Imagery) | Advanced
A continuation of the basic level, this programme covers more complex uses of music for clinical applications in mental health settings. Suitable for mental health professionals aiming to pursue full training in the GIM method or to become certified therapists recognised by EAMI.
MUSIC BREATHING | MB
A comprehensive training in this advanced technique, ideal for professionals working with psychological trauma, stress disorders, and wellbeing. Designed by our Swedish collaborator Dag Körlin, this programme emphasises resilience, well-being, and self-care for practitioners.
GUIDED IMAGERY and MUSIC | GIM
The most recognised school of receptive music therapy worldwide, GIM employs the power of music to evoke mental images, emotions, and physical sensations that are therapeutically evaluated. This holistic approach integrates neuropsychology, music psychology, modern psychodynamic theory, humanistic, archetypal, and transpersonal psychology.