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Music therapist, Krystine Smith, who has straight, light-colored, shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a floral top and holding a flute

Using GIM to Support Deeply Positive Transpersonal  Experiences in a Veteran with PTSD

Presented By: 

Krystine Smith, MA, MT-BC, RYT-500, Advanced Trainee in Guided Imagery and Music
Individuals with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often report feeling emotionally numb and having difficulty accessing positive emotional states. This case study illustrates the Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) process with a 55-year-old Army Veteran experiencing PTSD following his deployment, highlighting the importance of deeply positive experiences in the healing of trauma and the power of the GIM process in supporting deeply positive experiences. Key Words: GIM, Veteran, PTSD

Session Start

February 7, 2026 8:15 pm GMT

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Session Length

60 minutes

Presenter Bios: 

Krystine Smith is a Board Certified Music Therapist, Advanced Trainee in Guided Imagery and Music, and Marine Corps Veteran with 10 years of experience working with military and Veteran populations.