COUN 525 - Alternative Modes of Healing and Counseling

Institution:

University of Saint Joseph

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Description:

This course - theoretical, practical and experiential - surveys anumber of the healing and treatment modalities (many of which come from other cultures), ancient forms of healing, or recentlydeveloped holistic modalities, including: therapeutic touch; bioenergetics; faith healing; psychic healing; acupuncture and acupressure; hypnosis; breathwork; prayer; meditation; visualization; intuition; affirmation; music; vibro-tactile stimulation; technologies for creating; fundamental choices; empowerment; nutrition; massage; bibliotherapy; forgiveness; energy fields; altered states of consciousness, etc. An introduction to the fields of psychoneuroimmunology and behavioral medicine and to major cutting-edge ideas in the health professions; suggests ways to integrate into counseling practice some of the insights and understandings that come from "alternative modes."

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usj.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 232-4571

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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