Mind-Body Medicine
Fall and Winter quarters
Faculty: Mukti Khanna psychology, Joanna Cashman
Fields of Study: consciousness studies, cultural studies, health and psychology
Fall: CRN (Credit) Level 10066 (16) Fr; 10068 (16) So - Sr
Winter: Enrollment Accepting New Students CRN (Credit) Level 20038 (16) Fr; 20039 (16) So - Sr Signature Required Students will need to submit a proposal of a 4-16 credit project or internship to Mukti Khanna for entry into winter quarter, available from the program web site. Contact Mukti Khanna (khannam@evergreen.edu or 360-867-6752) for more information.
Credits: 16(F); 16(W)
Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior; 33% of the seats are reserved for freshmenFreshmen - Senior
Offered During: Day
Academic Website: http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mindbody/
Description
Mind-body medicine is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the applications of sociocultural, psychosocial, somatic and behavioral knowledge relevant to health and wellness. Fall quarter will explore historical foundations of mind-body medicine from diverse cultural perspectives. We will look at how mind-body medicine is being integrated into health care in disease prevention, health promotion, treatment and rehabilitation settings. Applied skills training will focus on energy psychology, qigong, expressive arts therapy, somatic practices, communication skills and mindfulness in psychotherapy. Questions to be explored include "What practices are emerging at the creative edge of health care?" and "How are healthcare providers preparing themselves to work in an integrated healthcare system?"
The program will include a variety of approaches to learning including seminar, theoretical assessments, open space learning formats, guest speakers, dialogue and extended workshops. Students will be supported in developing practices based on the principles of mind-body medicine. Students will work with faculty to develop a Cocreative Learning Plan for winter quarter and write a proposal for either a project study or internship to be implemented in winter quarter.
Winter quarter will allow students to implement their own Cocreative Learning Plans with program modules and individual project or internship studies. Students can take up to 4-16 credits of project or internship studies through the program in winter quarter. Modules in seminar readings and continuing skills training will be offered for 4 credits each within the program for students who choose to integrate this focus in their winter program work. Student project and internship work will be presented in a symposium at the end of the program.
Maximum Enrollment: 48
Required Fees: Fall $110 for field trip to integrative health education center and art supplies; Winter $75 for art supplies.
Internship Possibilities: Winter internships are possible within the program.
Preparatory for studies or careers in: counseling, health, health care practice, psychology, and social and human services.
Campus Location: Olympia
Online Learning: Enhanced Online Learning
Books: www.tescbookstore.com
Program Revisions
| Date | Revision |
|---|---|
| November 29th, 2010 | Winter fees updated. |
| September 10th, 2010 | Joanna Cashman has joined the faculty; enrollments have been adjusted. |