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Introduction to Holistic Health Care Practice

In this core course of the Certificate Program, we will explore a variety of complementary health and healing modalities and acquire a foundation in holistic philosophy. We'll examine the principles, practices and outcomes of holistic health care, as well as ethical and professional issues, placing emphasis on:

  • developing a mindful practice of self-care
  • developing a holistic approach to patient and client relationships
  • Applying critical-thinking skills to evaluation, use, and integration of complementary and conventional therapies
  • facilitating thoughtful decision making in patient and client health care choices

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water.

1. Concepts of Holistic Health Care

o History and principles of holism o Comparison of health care models o CAM and evidenced-based practice o Ethics and holistic practice o Self as instrument of healing o Holistic self-care practices

2. Mind/Body Healing

o Psychophysiology of mind/body healing o Stress, illness, and the relaxation response o Biology of belief and the placebo effect o Mind/body healing therapies o Imagery, humor, & expressive arts

3. Energetic Healing and Spiritual Health

o Energy healing and vibrational medicine o Self-healing energy techniques o Music therapy and sound healing o Transpersonal human caring o Spirituality and heart-centered awareness

4. Holistic Health Care and Integrative Practice

o Therapeutic environments o Holistic communication and art of helping o Relationship-centered care o Holistic health assessments and treatment plans o Integration into personal and professional practice o Holistic health care networks

Cynthia Garner Scrimshaw, MS, APRN, PMHNP-BC, AHN-BC is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, advanced practice holistic nurse and credentialed in several integrative therapies. She currently works in a rural health care setting in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, specializing in holistic behavioral health care and mind/body medicine. As health care provider, consultant, and educator, Cynthia has collaborated with numerous hospital, university, and community programs to cultivate holistic and integrative health care.


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$525 (24 contact hours/ 2.4 CEUs)
Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, USM Portland campus

 

Class meets September 24 & 25, and October 29 & 30. 9 AM - 4 PM