My Journey of Personal Transformation: An Autoethnographic Perspective on the Meaning I Ascribe to My Lived Experiences of Music and Imagery (MI) Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Is it possible to experience healing and growth when you grieve? How and where do you find meaning again? During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were looking for answers to these questions. This autoethnography explores how I experienced personal transformation through the method of Music and Imagery (MI) therapy in the midst of the pandemic and huge personal loss. This transformation also impacted my faith in Christ. Through documenting my journey using music listening, artwork, journaling, memories, and peers’ feedback, I realized just how possible it was to grow and find healing in trying times. I pieced all the information together like a jigsaw puzzle until I could see the complete picture.

Keywords

• autoethnography
• dying in isolation
• post-traumatic growth
• Music and Imagery training