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Mind/Body Medicine in Clinical Practice

How we think influences our mood, our behaviors, and our overall health. According to the National Institute of Health, mind/body medicine is the most commonly used of all complementary health practices. Mind/body therapies have been extensively researched, are cost-effective, and are utilized in a wide range of clinical settings, including behavioral health, primary care, hospitals, pain care, cancer treatment centers, cardiac rehabilitation, and palliative care. Mind/body medicine integrates the mind, body and spirit, helps to prevent and relieve symptoms, and empowers the individual throughout the healing process.

During this two-day intensive* you will explore:

  • History and underlying theories of mind/body medicine
  • Evidence-based clinical applications of mind/body medicine
  • Psychophysiology of mind/body medicine
  • Epigenetics and the biology of belief

Experience and Practice a variety of mind/body therapies, including:

  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Breathing and Relaxation Exercises
  • Guided Imagery
  • HeartMath Techniques
  • Centering Movement/Qigong
  • Restorative Yoga
  • Mandala Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy

* To participate fully in the experiential portion of this class, it is important to wear loose clothing and bring the following: yoga mat, blanket, 2 pillows or bolsters, and water. If unable to bring any of these items, please contact the instructor: cynthia@awakeningconnections.org

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.


Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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$295 (12 contact hours/ 1.2 CEUs)
Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, USM Portland campus

 

Class meets Thursday & Friday.