2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Mind-Body Medicine

Summer quarter

Faculty: Mukti Khanna psychology

Fields of Study: health and psychology

Summer: CRN (Credit) Level 40084 (4) First Session  

Credits: 4(Su)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Weekend

Description

Mind-Body Medicine focuses on the applications of sociocultural, psychosocial, and behavioral knowledge relevant to health and wellness.  The course will explore historical foundations of mind-body medicine in addition to clinical practices including energy psychology, qigong, expressive arts therapy, somatic practices and mindfulness.  Questions to be explored include "What practices are emerging at the creative edge of healthcare?" and "How are healthcare providers preparing themselves to work in an integrative healthcare system?"

Maximum Enrollment: 25

Advertised Schedule: 6-9p Fri, 9a-6p Sat, 10a-6p Sun (Jun 24, 25, 26, Jul. 22, 23, 24)

Required Fees: $200 for copies, supplies, and acutonics forks

Preparatory for studies or careers in: health, psychology, alternative and complementary medicine

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: Enhanced Online Learning

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