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CSPH 5101 - Introduction to Integrative Healing Practices

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

By the end of the course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the overall field of integrative healing practices, which includes both integrative and alternative (CAM) therapies. The course will cover theoretical framework, safety, efficacy, and evidence for various therapies and practices. The online version of this course is an approved 1Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) activity. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student; or instructor consent

CSPH 5000 - Explorations in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Research and practice on therapies, delivery of complementary therapies, and regulatory issues. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5102 - Personal Wellbeing: The Journey of Self-Care

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

The initiation of a healer in ancient cultures was a rigorous process that included a personal journey of inner development and transformation that paralleled the learning of the cognitive and physical healing techniques. This course will introduce the student to the concept of the individual transformational journey. The science of mind-body-spirit approaches will be explored through a variety of methods including lecture, scientific literature review, meditation, imagery, journal writing, and social support through group interaction. The students will have an opportunity to explore various aspects of self-knowledge, self-awareness, transpersonal (non-local) experiences, and the paradoxical mysteries that will prepare them for their student and personal lives. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5111 - Ways of Thinking about Health

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is your opportunity to examine, challenge and critically reflect upon your thinking about health. The class meets in a hybrid model that includes in-person, field-trip ?micro-immersion experience? to explore different understandings of health through visits to cultural communities. We include with field trips virtual experiential glimpses into fundamentally different systems of knowledge often conflicting with the scientific/professional models emphasized in many professional fields on campus. Frameworks for critical thinking, critical self-reflection, cultural self-study, intellectual virtues and supplemental readings are offered to support your effort to step into culturally different knowledge systems and mental models of health and well-being. These frames and approaches offer you a mirror through which your own perspective, thinking and background assumptions of health become more visible and explicit. I ask you to challenge your own thinking and better recognize the culture you carry in your thinking as you attempt to inhabit different cognitive worlds. You will also apply this examination to the professional fields of your interest, sharing your insights with learners in other professions. In this way, we bring together interdisciplinary and intercultural learning. On the dates that we meet virtually, our goal is to create a space that encourages us to share with sincerity our thoughts and emerging insights with one another in Zoom conversations. The synchronous Zoom sessions allow you to benefit from each other?s personal and professional take on the immersion experiences as you develop your philosophy, narrative and understanding of health. prereq: jr, sr, grad, or instr consent

CSPH 5115 - Cultural Awareness, Knowledge and Health

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

How knowledge can become resource for individual, family, community health. Interactive glimpse of wisdom of cultural communities. Develop capacity to see culture within professional education/practice. Cultural constructs underpinning medical system, role of culture in interaction between practitioner/patient, role of reconnection to cultural heritage in healing. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5121 - Planetary Health & Global Climate Change: A Whole Systems Healing Approach

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Our personal health, along with the health of the human social systems we inhabit, are inextricably entwined with the wellbeing of local and global environmental systems. Living systems (including social, biological, and environmental) are complex adaptive systems that are self-organizing and give rise to emergent properties within a wider ?ecosystemic? context. To effect beneficial and sustainable changes within such systems, leaders must apply (and embody) ecosystemic principles. This course will help students learn how to understand?and to effect sustainable change in?the complex systems in their lives: personal, social, and environmental. Students will explore and develop leadership strategies and skills, using complexity theory as a theoretical framework. We are facing a multifaceted global/planetary crisis. The evidence is clear that Global Climate Change is primarily driven by human behaviors. Drawing upon the new science of Complex Systems, it is also evident that human social systems (economic, political, and cultural) are impelling us towards a planetary ?bifurcation point.? Our only hope to avoid multiple systems collapse is to make deep changes in these systems. Rigid, top-down approaches based on linear and mechanistic paradigms are ill-suited to transformative leadership, which facilitates an open-ended process of organic change. This course helps students develop transformative leadership capacities that are applicable within all types of organizations, within a wide variety of roles and positions. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5201 - Spirituality and Resilience

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

In-depth exploration of resilience, spirituality, and the link between them. Specific applications of resilience and health realization principles applied to students? personal and professional lives. Relevant literature, theory and research will be explored. This class examines natural resilience and our inner landscape. Discussions are reflective, instructive, and thought provoking. We explore life experiences, examine relevant resilience and spiritual literature, and discover how we operate from the inside out in ordinary life. We learn, live, and share basic principles behind resilience. The study is applicable in a wide variety of disciplines from helping professions, scientific endeavors, education, to business and more. These lessons are applicable in both personal and professional life. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5212 - Peacebuilding Through Mindfulness: Transformative Dialogue in the Global Community

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the core principles and practices of peacebuilding through restorative dialogue, using a mindfulness-based approach, in the context of multiple interpersonal, community, national, and international settings. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent.

CSPH 5215 - Forgiveness and Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course will examine the impact of forgiveness on the process of interpersonal and intrapersonal healing, as well as healing of conflict and trauma at the intergroup level. Forgiveness and healing will be examined in the context of intense interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts in multiple health care and social work settings, including in families, between physicians and nurses, between patients/clients and nurses/social workers, within communities, among friends, between co-workers, or within ourselves. Forgiveness will also be examined in the larger global context and how principles and practices of forgiveness are being applied in some of the most entrenched political and violent conflicts, such as in Northern Ireland, South Africa, Liberia, Rwanda, and Israel/Palestine. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the central elements of forgiveness and healing in the context of multiple micro and macro life settings. The concepts of forgiveness and healing will be examined from multiple spiritual and secular traditions. The underlying philosophical elements of forgiveness and healing will be critically assessed and beliefs and rituals from numerous indigenous and European traditions will be presented and examined. The focus will be upon gaining a more grounded understanding of the process of forgiveness and its potential impact upon emotional and relational healing. The concepts of forgiveness and healing will be addressed in a very broad and inclusive manner, with no assumptions made related to their specific cultural context or meaning. Empirical studies that have examined the impact of forgiveness upon emotional and physical healing will be reviewed. Concepts such as forgiveness and healing are inseparable from the concept of spirituality. For the purposes of the course, spirituality is not synonymous with the dogma and creeds of the major religious traditions in the world, even though religion for many may serve as a pathway to spirituality. Practices within the major religions of the world that foster forgiveness and healing, however, will be explored, along with practices within Native American, Canadian Aboriginal, Native Hawaiian, African, New Zealand Maori, and Eastern cultural traditions. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5225 - Meditation: Integrating Body and Mind

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

The class approaches meditation as a physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual inquiry. Students read selections in a variety of relevant texts and develop the ability to enter a state of calm, meditative awareness. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5226 - Advanced Meditation: Body, Brain, Mind, and Universe

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Students will work to integrate meditation practice into daily life, cultivating awareness of the fundamental oneness of body, brain, mind, and universe. Attention will be given to mind-body synergy in health, the ?hard problem? of consciousness in neuroscience, and the emergence of compassion, wisdom, and healing in non-discursive awareness. prereq: CSPH 5225, jr or sr or grad student, or instr consent

CSPH 5313 - Acupressure

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

Open to health professional graduate students or practicing healthcare professionals. Undergraduate students with specific prior coursework may be admitted with instructor approval. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and applications of Acupressure as a component within the theory of East Asian Medicine. Students will learn the location, indications for use and techniques of stimulation of acupressure points in sequences specific to common physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Methods for both self-care and the care of others will be the primary focus of learning. Special focus will be given to the treatment of pain conditions, chronic health conditions, palliative care, oncology, women?s health care, and mental-emotional wellbeing. Current literature and research findings will also be discussed.

CSPH 5315 - Traditional Tibetan Medicine: Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course will introduce students to ethics, spirituality, and healing from the perspective of traditional Tibetan medicine. Traditional Tibetan doctors believe that illness results from imbalance and that treating illness requires correcting the underlying imbalance. Students will learn how to apply these principles personally, integrate them into clinical practice, and consult with a traditional Tibetan doctor. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5317 - Yoga: Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course will introduce students to ethics, spirituality, and healing from the perspective of Yoga, an ancient Indian discipline. Students will examine the claim that systematic Yoga practice leads to optimal health. Using critical thinking, students will evaluate philosophical knowledge, scientific evidence, and practical application, and propose research-based programs for integrating Yoga into personal and professional life. Prereq jr or sr or grad; or instructor consent

CSPH 5318 - Tibetan Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga in India

Credits:	4.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Summer

Tibetan Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga are interrelated, ancient, holistic, Tibetan and Indian traditions that integrate ethics, spirituality, and healing. While studying with expert practitioners in India, students will examine the claim that systematic practice of these traditions promotes optimal health. Using critical thinking, students will evaluate philosophical knowledge, cultural practices, and scientific evidence, and propose research-based programs for integrating these traditions into personal and professional life. prereq: CSPH 5315, jr or sr or grad, or instr consent

CSPH 5319 - Yoga and Ayurveda in India

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Yoga and Ayurveda are interrelated, ancient, holistic Indian traditions that integrate ethics, spirituality, and healing. While studying with expert practitioners at the University of Minnesota and in India, students will examine the claim that the systematic practice of these traditions promotes healing and optimal health. prereq: CSPH 4311 (and instructor approval), CSPH 5317 or CSPH 5318 or instructor consent.

CSPH 5331 - Foundations of Shamanism and Shamanic Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

In this fundamentals course, students will learn essential elements of the non-biomedical shamanic ?life-way? at the foundation of all shamanism. Participants will study shamanic beliefs about the individual?s role in life, community, and the universe, and how these ideas are at the core of all shamanic healing practices. They will study cross-cultural healing beliefs and practices, the unique psychology necessary to understand them, and how these approaches may be used with contemporary healing practices and for personal growth. This course provides a core understanding of shamanic philosophies and ritual etiquette, properly preparing students to continue in deeper personal study and/or to more optimally participate in an experiential cultural immersion (e.g. via a Global Healing Traditions course.) prereq: Jr or sr or grad student, or instr consent

CSPH 5341 - Overview of Indigenous Hawaiian Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course focuses on an introduction to traditional Hawaiian healing including ho?olomilomi (massage), la?au lapa?au (herbal medicine), and ho?opoonopono (conflict resolution). Cultural traditions such as oral history and the hula are examined in the context of their contribution to overall wellbeing and sustainability. Hawaiian cultural values are compared and contrasted with western values. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Hawaiian healers, visit culturally relevant sites and reflect on ways that indigenous and conventional practices contribute to health, healing and wellbeing. Prereq: Graduate students in health sciences programs, or instructor consent.

CSPH 5343 - Ayurveda Medicine: The Science of Self-healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of Ayurveda, the Science of self-healing. It will also cover evidence-based information available on Ayurvedic Medicine. Ayurveda emphasizes the balance of body, mind, and spirit to achieve the optimum health through natural means. Course content will include Ayurvedic constitutional types and practices including food, herbal medicine, detoxification, and massage. Students will examine how Ayurvedic principles and practices can be integrated into personal plans for health and well-being and how Ayurveda is being integrated into healthcare settings.

CSPH 5401 - People, Plants, and Drugs: Introduction to Ethnopharmacology

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ethnopharmacology is the interdisciplinary science of medicinal plants or natural products utilized by humans. These people-plant (typically) relationships have historically and imminently have produced important medicines integral to modern medicine. Ethnopharmacology integrates aspects of botany, natural products chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, anthropology, medicine, psychology, and comparative religious study. The discipline researches human interactions with biologically active plants (and other living things) as medicines, poisons, and intoxicants with a primary focus on indigenous and non-�Western cultures. Ethnopharmacology seeks to document plants and animals used by various cultures, and describe their use and preparation. These plants and their preparations are then studied to identify, isolate, and characterize the active compounds responsible for the plants actions on people. This introductory ethnopharmacology course will cover both the ethnographic and scientific aspects critical to the process of drug discovery and the evolution of modern medicine. Students will compare cross-cultural perspectives on human interactions with drugs and examine the variety of human interaction with biologically active organisms in their environment. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent. Courses in Botany, Chemistry and Pharmacology are useful but not required.

CSPH 5421 - Botanical Medicines in Integrative Healthcare

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Botanical medicines have been used since ancient times in many cultures yet it is still not a significant part of what is considered ?traditional? medicine in our current healthcare model in the United States. Yet there is a growing interest among people in the U.S. looking for alternative treatments for a variety of common illnesses due to concerns of safety, efficacy, and a desire for more ?natural? products than more conventional pharmaceuticals. However, despite this growing interest, healthcare providers may have little to no knowledge regarding botanical medicines in regards to their therapeutic properties, efficacy (or lack thereof), and/or adverse effects. This is further compounded by a wealth of information on botanical medicines in the media and internet, much of which may be misleading and can lead to confusion regarding botanical medicines. The goal of this course is to learn basic properties and preparations of the most common botanical medicines in addition to their therapeutic effects for common disease states. Students will also learn about regulations, quality control, and safety concerns regarding use of botanical medicines. Included in this course is a discussion on the frequently overlooked botanical medicine we use everyday: our food! Relevant plant-based foods will be discussed periodically throughout the course to provide a practical application of the material learned in this course. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5423 - Botanical Medicines: Foundations and Practical Applications

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring & Summer

There is an accumulating body of scientific evidence supporting the use of some botanicals for preventive or therapeutic purposes. This experiential course offers health professional students and others an integrative and practical approach to medicinal plants that includes theoretical underpinnings and obtaining the skills to gather, process, and apply selected local plants and herbs. Methods are multi-sensory, following an eclectic tradition practiced by many modern herbalists. Review of empirical scientific evidence is included for key plants. Prereq: Jr or sr or grad in the health professions or instructor permission.

CSPH 5431 - Functional Nutrition: An Expanded View of Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Optimal Health

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course will present a novel approach to the principles of nutrition as they relate to optimal health and the prevention, control or intervention in a disease process. This is a model of nutrition application that complements and expands beyond normal growth and development, an approach that attempts to reduce chronic disease by looking for underlying factors or triggers of disease. This model of nutrition considers system dysfunction a pre-disease state and looks for ways to apply nutrition and restore function. The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of this novel application of nutrition. The course will emphasize the importance of nutrition as a component of self-care. prereq: [Jr or sr or grad student] in Health Sciences or instr consent

CSPH 5503 - Aromatherapy Fundamentals

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

This course will provide an overview of essential oil therapy and current aromatherapy practices in clinical settings. Students will examine key safety and toxicity issues with the use of essential oils, and they will critique the scientific and historical evidence about the therapeutic qualities of six essential oils in common use by the public and in clinical settings. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or Inst consent

CSPH 5521 - Therapeutic Landscapes

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

This course will introduce students to the theoretical foundations of healing environments and their application based on the six dimensions of wellbeing. It is a unique course offered only through the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing? but carries a wide interdisciplinary application ? such as with the department of horticulture, landscape architecture, therapeutic recreation, botany, public health and other health science. During the past six decades, the field of therapeutic landscapes has grown extensively in multiple settings throughout North American, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The theory and practice focus upon the application of environments and landscapes to benefit the individual or group. Therapeutic Landscapes are a plant-dominated environment (indoor or outdoor) designed to provide numerous and varied therapeutic interactions and purposeful outcomes. It fosters wellbeing through designed and prescribed encounters with plants that stimulate the senses and engage the understanding of the people who visit it. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the central elements of therapeutic landscapes in the context of the latest scientific evidence using the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing model of wellbeing as a guide. Prereq jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5522 - Therapeutic Horticulture

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Summer

An introduction into the purposeful delivery of plants and plant related activities for therapeutic benefits. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the central elements of therapeutic horticulture in the context of multiple health care settings. Students will learn the evidence-based history, principles, precepts, and practical application of therapeutic horticulture. A variety of plant and plant related modalities from current research findings will be discussed related to various populations using therapeutic horticulture as a treatment intervention. Prereq junior, senior, or graduate student or instructor consent

CSPH 5535 - Reiki Healing

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N only
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Students will learn the history, principles, education, and practical application of Reiki energy healing. Alternative energy healing modalities and current research findings will be discussed. Following activation of the Reiki energy, participants will learn the hand positions used to perform a self, seated, and full session. A portion of each class meeting will be used to perform Reiki sessions and to discuss experiences. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5536 - Advanced Reiki Healing: Level II

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N only
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Students will learn advanced principles and application of Reiki energy healing. The four levels of healing will be further explored, with emphasis on healing at the spiritual level. Following activation of the Reiki energy, participants will learn the energy symbols that allow for energy transfer through space and time. Students will learn to use second level Reiki energy for both distance healing and the standard Reiki session. A portion of each class meeting will be used to provide Reiki sessions and to discuss findings. Current literature and research findings will also be discussed. prereq: CSPH 5535 or instr consent. Students must wait 4-6 months after taking CSPH 5535 before taking CSPH 5536.

CSPH 5541 - Emotional Healing and Happiness: Eastern and Western Approaches to Transforming the Mind

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course will provide in-depth, experiential training in the cultivation of happiness, emotional health and healing for multi-disciplinary professions. Students will learn highly effective, ancient, and contemporary methods for the transformation of afflictive emotions, unhealthy patterns, and behaviors. Students will learn how to increase positive emotions and mind states including: compassion, joy, and equanimity. They will explore meditation and other integrative approaches that bring balance and wellbeing to the mind. Students will practice and explore the applications of these modalities. Students will learn how to creatively apply and integrate them into their lives, relationships, and work with a wide range of patient /client populations and settings. The class content draws on eastern and western approaches to emotional health and healing in a mindfulness-based, integrative model including: Buddhist and Transpersonal Psychology, meditation practices, spirituality, expressive, creative, & ritual arts. Case examples and neuroscience research on emotions will also be included in the course. Prereq: Jr, Sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5555 - Introduction to Body and Movement-based Therapies

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This course will cover basic theories and approaches of selected Somatic Therapies and Somatic Psychotherapy (Dance/Movement and body-based therapies). It will include 1) western historic and theoretical perspectives on the use of movement, dance and somatic re-patterning for well-being, 2) introductions and demonstrations of specific somatic approaches, and 3) brief introduction of the application of these techniques to specific populations and settings. The experiential part of the course will include individual, partner and group exercises intended to embody and deepen the topics covered in the class. Prereq: jr or sr or grad student; or instructor consent

CSPH 5561 - Overview of the Creative Arts in Health and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

In this course we will explore how professionals in music therapy, art therapy, dance and movement therapy, and poetry/spoken word therapy work in healthcare and community settings to promote healing and well-being. Artist-therapists representing each of these fields, and/or related fields in creative arts in healing, will present their work in synchronous sessions, and guide you in experiential exercises to give you firsthand experience of each modality. You will also read in depth about each of the healing arts modalities in our textbook and research articles, participate in online discussions, and document your experiences with the modalities through journaling and a final paper. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student

CSPH 5601 - Music, Health and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

For centuries, people in virtually every known culture in the world have recognized the tremendous potential of music to promote health and healing. In this course, we will explore music's power to heal body, mind, and spirit through examining the main music healing disciplines used today: music therapy, music medicine, clinical musicianship, medical musicianship, music-thanatology, vibroacoustic harp therapy, sound healing, and community music. You will also learn some easy music healing techniques you can use for yourself. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5631 - Healing Imagery I

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

In this course you will learn how imagery and imagery interventions are implemented for healing and to promote optimal health and wellbeing. You will experience a wide variety of imagery interventions in class and work on creating your own imagery intervention. The primary instructional strategies that will be utilized for this course include: experiential, online discussions, readings, lectures, and individual learning interventions. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5641 - Animals in Health Care: The Healing Dimensions of Human/Animal Relationships

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring

This online course is designed to introduce students to the core principles of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in the context of multiple healthcare and social service related settings. Students will learn the history, identify safety guidelines, apply best practices to a variety of species, and evaluate peer-reviewed literature. prereq: jr or sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5642 - Nature Heals: An Introduction to Nature-Based Therapeutics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This graduate level course will cover the basic theories and approaches of Nature-Based Therapeutics including restorative environments, therapeutic horticulture, animal assisted interactions, therapeutic landscapes, forest bathing, green care farming, facilitated green exercise, wilderness therapy, and ecopsychology. The course includes: 1. historic and theoretical perspectives 2. research into specific techniques 3. application of techniques to specific population and setting prereq: Jr, Sr or Grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5643 - Horse as Teacher: Introduction to Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) and to the range of therapeutic and learning opportunities found within equine interactions. The course presents historical and theoretical concepts which helped develop various types of EAS, and how the growth of EAS nationally and internationally has continued to mold the profession. Students will learn to describe safety guidelines, best practices as they are currently known, and precautions and contraindications in EAS sessions. During a one-day face-to-face class, students will observe demonstrations with horses and apply course concepts and topics during this intensive. Students will evaluate peer-reviewed literature in EAS research to identify the strengths and weaknesses of such published material. Students will synthesize reading, lecture and experiential learning to develop an EAS plan for an assigned target group population. prereq: jr or sr or grad or instr consent

CSPH 5701 - Health Coaching Fundamentals I

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course provides a foundation of Health Coaching through skill development in Motivational Interviewing and coaching structure. We will explore basic tenets of health coaching including deep listening, effective and empathic communication, mindfulness, unconditional positive regard, and nonjudgement. In addition, this course will include tools for self-development which is key in a health coaches? professional journey and development of emotional intelligence. We will learn how each person is intrinsically healthy, whole, and wise and how they are the expert in their journey not the health coach. There are onsite requirements for this course. Prereq admitted to Master of Arts in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching; or, Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices Certificate-Health Coaching track; or, Doctor of Nursing Practice; or, non-degree seeking graduate students or students from other graduate degree programs may enroll with permission of the course instructor.

CSPH 5706 - Lifestyle Medicine

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Summer

This course provides a foundation in the theory and clinical application of lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine aims to address the behavioral and lifestyle bases of common illnesses through health promoting activities and reducing harmful behaviors. In this course, we will explore optimal nutrition, lifestyle, physical activity, and attitude. We will examine the emerging evidence base of lifestyle medicine and how it relates to health promotion and disease prevention. Participants will be introduced to common laboratory and imaging findings, and how they relate to optimal health. prereq: jr or sr or grad, or inst consent

CSPH 5708 - Mind-Body Science and Trauma-Informed Mental Health

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Health coaches, mental health providers, and other health care providers all work to facilitate change for their clients, and in that process mental health concerns and the effects of trauma may show up. In this course, students will gain a clear understanding of the scope of practice of non-mental health providers as it relates to mental health, trauma, and the processes of referring clients to other health professionals when appropriate. Students will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns and of trauma and will learn tools and techniques to navigate these concerns within their profession?s scope of practice. Students will also learn the foundations of mind-body science and trauma-informed practices to support their client's journey toward health and wellness. There are no prerequisite courses. This course is required for students who have been admitted to the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching Master of Arts program. Doctor of Nursing Practice students, non-degree students, or students from other degree programs, may only enroll with special permission of the course director.

CSPH 5711 - Optimal Healing Environments

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course focuses on the development and implementation of optimal healing environments (OHE) as a healthcare innovation. You will examine the evidence base supporting design, human and care processes and begin to explore how OHE are created. An emphasis will be placed on identifying models of optimal healing environments and leadership strategies that support the diffusion of innovation. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5805 - Wellbeing in the Workplace

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Work and experiences in the workplace have a profound impact on many dimensions of individual and collective wellbeing, including a sense of purpose and meaning, financial and emotional security, quality of relationships and community, physical and emotional health, and the local and global environments. In this course, students will learn multi-disciplinary perspectives on key challenges in creating workplaces that contribute to greater wellbeing. Students will also reflect on their own personal experiences with wellbeing in their current and past work environments and examine strategies for enhancing wellbeing based on interdisciplinary theory and research. Specific topics include the importance of purpose and meaning at work, challenges in achieving work-life integration, the impact of technology on work expectations, and organizational change. This course is based on a whole-life, integrative model of wellbeing and draws from research and theory across the social, behavior, and health sciences. Prereq jr or sr or grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5806 - Wellbeing and Resiliency for Health Professionals

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course will teach health professional students and health professionals self-care strategies that will improve their individual wellbeing and reduce the stress and burnout often experienced in these professions. Improving individual wellbeing will also contribute to greater wellbeing in the teams and systems in which these professionals work Prereq jr or sr or grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 8191 - Independent Study in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

Credits:	1.0 -6.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Individual independent study with faculty guidance. Students write proposal, including outcome objectives/work plan. Faculty member directs work, evaluates project. prereq: instr consent

CSPH 5101 - Introduction to Integrative Healing Practices

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

By the end of the course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the overall field of integrative healing practices, which includes both integrative and alternative (CAM) therapies. The course will cover theoretical framework, safety, efficacy, and evidence for various therapies and practices. The online version of this course is an approved 1Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) activity. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student; or instructor consent

CSPH 5000 - Explorations in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

Credits:	1.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Research and practice on therapies, delivery of complementary therapies, and regulatory issues. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5102 - Personal Wellbeing: The Journey of Self-Care

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

The initiation of a healer in ancient cultures was a rigorous process that included a personal journey of inner development and transformation that paralleled the learning of the cognitive and physical healing techniques. This course will introduce the student to the concept of the individual transformational journey. The science of mind-body-spirit approaches will be explored through a variety of methods including lecture, scientific literature review, meditation, imagery, journal writing, and social support through group interaction. The students will have an opportunity to explore various aspects of self-knowledge, self-awareness, transpersonal (non-local) experiences, and the paradoxical mysteries that will prepare them for their student and personal lives. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5111 - Ways of Thinking about Health

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course is your opportunity to examine, challenge and critically reflect upon your thinking about health. The class meets in a hybrid model that includes in-person, field-trip ?micro-immersion experience? to explore different understandings of health through visits to cultural communities. We include with field trips virtual experiential glimpses into fundamentally different systems of knowledge often conflicting with the scientific/professional models emphasized in many professional fields on campus. Frameworks for critical thinking, critical self-reflection, cultural self-study, intellectual virtues and supplemental readings are offered to support your effort to step into culturally different knowledge systems and mental models of health and well-being. These frames and approaches offer you a mirror through which your own perspective, thinking and background assumptions of health become more visible and explicit. I ask you to challenge your own thinking and better recognize the culture you carry in your thinking as you attempt to inhabit different cognitive worlds. You will also apply this examination to the professional fields of your interest, sharing your insights with learners in other professions. In this way, we bring together interdisciplinary and intercultural learning. On the dates that we meet virtually, our goal is to create a space that encourages us to share with sincerity our thoughts and emerging insights with one another in Zoom conversations. The synchronous Zoom sessions allow you to benefit from each other?s personal and professional take on the immersion experiences as you develop your philosophy, narrative and understanding of health. prereq: jr, sr, grad, or instr consent

CSPH 5115 - Cultural Awareness, Knowledge and Health

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

How knowledge can become resource for individual, family, community health. Interactive glimpse of wisdom of cultural communities. Develop capacity to see culture within professional education/practice. Cultural constructs underpinning medical system, role of culture in interaction between practitioner/patient, role of reconnection to cultural heritage in healing. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5121 - Planetary Health & Global Climate Change: A Whole Systems Healing Approach

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Our personal health, along with the health of the human social systems we inhabit, are inextricably entwined with the wellbeing of local and global environmental systems. Living systems (including social, biological, and environmental) are complex adaptive systems that are self-organizing and give rise to emergent properties within a wider ?ecosystemic? context. To effect beneficial and sustainable changes within such systems, leaders must apply (and embody) ecosystemic principles. This course will help students learn how to understand?and to effect sustainable change in?the complex systems in their lives: personal, social, and environmental. Students will explore and develop leadership strategies and skills, using complexity theory as a theoretical framework. We are facing a multifaceted global/planetary crisis. The evidence is clear that Global Climate Change is primarily driven by human behaviors. Drawing upon the new science of Complex Systems, it is also evident that human social systems (economic, political, and cultural) are impelling us towards a planetary ?bifurcation point.? Our only hope to avoid multiple systems collapse is to make deep changes in these systems. Rigid, top-down approaches based on linear and mechanistic paradigms are ill-suited to transformative leadership, which facilitates an open-ended process of organic change. This course helps students develop transformative leadership capacities that are applicable within all types of organizations, within a wide variety of roles and positions. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5201 - Spirituality and Resilience

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

In-depth exploration of resilience, spirituality, and the link between them. Specific applications of resilience and health realization principles applied to students? personal and professional lives. Relevant literature, theory and research will be explored. This class examines natural resilience and our inner landscape. Discussions are reflective, instructive, and thought provoking. We explore life experiences, examine relevant resilience and spiritual literature, and discover how we operate from the inside out in ordinary life. We learn, live, and share basic principles behind resilience. The study is applicable in a wide variety of disciplines from helping professions, scientific endeavors, education, to business and more. These lessons are applicable in both personal and professional life. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5212 - Peacebuilding Through Mindfulness: Transformative Dialogue in the Global Community

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the core principles and practices of peacebuilding through restorative dialogue, using a mindfulness-based approach, in the context of multiple interpersonal, community, national, and international settings. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent.

CSPH 5215 - Forgiveness and Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course will examine the impact of forgiveness on the process of interpersonal and intrapersonal healing, as well as healing of conflict and trauma at the intergroup level. Forgiveness and healing will be examined in the context of intense interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts in multiple health care and social work settings, including in families, between physicians and nurses, between patients/clients and nurses/social workers, within communities, among friends, between co-workers, or within ourselves. Forgiveness will also be examined in the larger global context and how principles and practices of forgiveness are being applied in some of the most entrenched political and violent conflicts, such as in Northern Ireland, South Africa, Liberia, Rwanda, and Israel/Palestine. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the central elements of forgiveness and healing in the context of multiple micro and macro life settings. The concepts of forgiveness and healing will be examined from multiple spiritual and secular traditions. The underlying philosophical elements of forgiveness and healing will be critically assessed and beliefs and rituals from numerous indigenous and European traditions will be presented and examined. The focus will be upon gaining a more grounded understanding of the process of forgiveness and its potential impact upon emotional and relational healing. The concepts of forgiveness and healing will be addressed in a very broad and inclusive manner, with no assumptions made related to their specific cultural context or meaning. Empirical studies that have examined the impact of forgiveness upon emotional and physical healing will be reviewed. Concepts such as forgiveness and healing are inseparable from the concept of spirituality. For the purposes of the course, spirituality is not synonymous with the dogma and creeds of the major religious traditions in the world, even though religion for many may serve as a pathway to spirituality. Practices within the major religions of the world that foster forgiveness and healing, however, will be explored, along with practices within Native American, Canadian Aboriginal, Native Hawaiian, African, New Zealand Maori, and Eastern cultural traditions. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5225 - Meditation: Integrating Body and Mind

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

The class approaches meditation as a physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual inquiry. Students read selections in a variety of relevant texts and develop the ability to enter a state of calm, meditative awareness. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5226 - Advanced Meditation: Body, Brain, Mind, and Universe

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Students will work to integrate meditation practice into daily life, cultivating awareness of the fundamental oneness of body, brain, mind, and universe. Attention will be given to mind-body synergy in health, the ?hard problem? of consciousness in neuroscience, and the emergence of compassion, wisdom, and healing in non-discursive awareness. prereq: CSPH 5225, jr or sr or grad student, or instr consent

CSPH 5313 - Acupressure

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

Open to health professional graduate students or practicing healthcare professionals. Undergraduate students with specific prior coursework may be admitted with instructor approval. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and applications of Acupressure as a component within the theory of East Asian Medicine. Students will learn the location, indications for use and techniques of stimulation of acupressure points in sequences specific to common physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Methods for both self-care and the care of others will be the primary focus of learning. Special focus will be given to the treatment of pain conditions, chronic health conditions, palliative care, oncology, women?s health care, and mental-emotional wellbeing. Current literature and research findings will also be discussed.

CSPH 5315 - Traditional Tibetan Medicine: Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course will introduce students to ethics, spirituality, and healing from the perspective of traditional Tibetan medicine. Traditional Tibetan doctors believe that illness results from imbalance and that treating illness requires correcting the underlying imbalance. Students will learn how to apply these principles personally, integrate them into clinical practice, and consult with a traditional Tibetan doctor. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5317 - Yoga: Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course will introduce students to ethics, spirituality, and healing from the perspective of Yoga, an ancient Indian discipline. Students will examine the claim that systematic Yoga practice leads to optimal health. Using critical thinking, students will evaluate philosophical knowledge, scientific evidence, and practical application, and propose research-based programs for integrating Yoga into personal and professional life. Prereq jr or sr or grad; or instructor consent

CSPH 5318 - Tibetan Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga in India

Credits:	4.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Summer

Tibetan Medicine, Ayurveda, and Yoga are interrelated, ancient, holistic, Tibetan and Indian traditions that integrate ethics, spirituality, and healing. While studying with expert practitioners in India, students will examine the claim that systematic practice of these traditions promotes optimal health. Using critical thinking, students will evaluate philosophical knowledge, cultural practices, and scientific evidence, and propose research-based programs for integrating these traditions into personal and professional life. prereq: CSPH 5315, jr or sr or grad, or instr consent

CSPH 5319 - Yoga and Ayurveda in India

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Yoga and Ayurveda are interrelated, ancient, holistic Indian traditions that integrate ethics, spirituality, and healing. While studying with expert practitioners at the University of Minnesota and in India, students will examine the claim that the systematic practice of these traditions promotes healing and optimal health. prereq: CSPH 4311 (and instructor approval), CSPH 5317 or CSPH 5318 or instructor consent.

CSPH 5331 - Foundations of Shamanism and Shamanic Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

In this fundamentals course, students will learn essential elements of the non-biomedical shamanic ?life-way? at the foundation of all shamanism. Participants will study shamanic beliefs about the individual?s role in life, community, and the universe, and how these ideas are at the core of all shamanic healing practices. They will study cross-cultural healing beliefs and practices, the unique psychology necessary to understand them, and how these approaches may be used with contemporary healing practices and for personal growth. This course provides a core understanding of shamanic philosophies and ritual etiquette, properly preparing students to continue in deeper personal study and/or to more optimally participate in an experiential cultural immersion (e.g. via a Global Healing Traditions course.) prereq: Jr or sr or grad student, or instr consent

CSPH 5341 - Overview of Indigenous Hawaiian Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course focuses on an introduction to traditional Hawaiian healing including ho?olomilomi (massage), la?au lapa?au (herbal medicine), and ho?opoonopono (conflict resolution). Cultural traditions such as oral history and the hula are examined in the context of their contribution to overall wellbeing and sustainability. Hawaiian cultural values are compared and contrasted with western values. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Hawaiian healers, visit culturally relevant sites and reflect on ways that indigenous and conventional practices contribute to health, healing and wellbeing. Prereq: Graduate students in health sciences programs, or instructor consent.

CSPH 5343 - Ayurveda Medicine: The Science of Self-healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of Ayurveda, the Science of self-healing. It will also cover evidence-based information available on Ayurvedic Medicine. Ayurveda emphasizes the balance of body, mind, and spirit to achieve the optimum health through natural means. Course content will include Ayurvedic constitutional types and practices including food, herbal medicine, detoxification, and massage. Students will examine how Ayurvedic principles and practices can be integrated into personal plans for health and well-being and how Ayurveda is being integrated into healthcare settings.

CSPH 5401 - People, Plants, and Drugs: Introduction to Ethnopharmacology

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Ethnopharmacology is the interdisciplinary science of medicinal plants or natural products utilized by humans. These people-plant (typically) relationships have historically and imminently have produced important medicines integral to modern medicine. Ethnopharmacology integrates aspects of botany, natural products chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, anthropology, medicine, psychology, and comparative religious study. The discipline researches human interactions with biologically active plants (and other living things) as medicines, poisons, and intoxicants with a primary focus on indigenous and non-�Western cultures. Ethnopharmacology seeks to document plants and animals used by various cultures, and describe their use and preparation. These plants and their preparations are then studied to identify, isolate, and characterize the active compounds responsible for the plants actions on people. This introductory ethnopharmacology course will cover both the ethnographic and scientific aspects critical to the process of drug discovery and the evolution of modern medicine. Students will compare cross-cultural perspectives on human interactions with drugs and examine the variety of human interaction with biologically active organisms in their environment. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent. Courses in Botany, Chemistry and Pharmacology are useful but not required.

CSPH 5421 - Botanical Medicines in Integrative Healthcare

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Botanical medicines have been used since ancient times in many cultures yet it is still not a significant part of what is considered ?traditional? medicine in our current healthcare model in the United States. Yet there is a growing interest among people in the U.S. looking for alternative treatments for a variety of common illnesses due to concerns of safety, efficacy, and a desire for more ?natural? products than more conventional pharmaceuticals. However, despite this growing interest, healthcare providers may have little to no knowledge regarding botanical medicines in regards to their therapeutic properties, efficacy (or lack thereof), and/or adverse effects. This is further compounded by a wealth of information on botanical medicines in the media and internet, much of which may be misleading and can lead to confusion regarding botanical medicines. The goal of this course is to learn basic properties and preparations of the most common botanical medicines in addition to their therapeutic effects for common disease states. Students will also learn about regulations, quality control, and safety concerns regarding use of botanical medicines. Included in this course is a discussion on the frequently overlooked botanical medicine we use everyday: our food! Relevant plant-based foods will be discussed periodically throughout the course to provide a practical application of the material learned in this course. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5423 - Botanical Medicines: Foundations and Practical Applications

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring & Summer

There is an accumulating body of scientific evidence supporting the use of some botanicals for preventive or therapeutic purposes. This experiential course offers health professional students and others an integrative and practical approach to medicinal plants that includes theoretical underpinnings and obtaining the skills to gather, process, and apply selected local plants and herbs. Methods are multi-sensory, following an eclectic tradition practiced by many modern herbalists. Review of empirical scientific evidence is included for key plants. Prereq: Jr or sr or grad in the health professions or instructor permission.

CSPH 5431 - Functional Nutrition: An Expanded View of Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Optimal Health

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

This course will present a novel approach to the principles of nutrition as they relate to optimal health and the prevention, control or intervention in a disease process. This is a model of nutrition application that complements and expands beyond normal growth and development, an approach that attempts to reduce chronic disease by looking for underlying factors or triggers of disease. This model of nutrition considers system dysfunction a pre-disease state and looks for ways to apply nutrition and restore function. The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of this novel application of nutrition. The course will emphasize the importance of nutrition as a component of self-care. prereq: [Jr or sr or grad student] in Health Sciences or instr consent

CSPH 5503 - Aromatherapy Fundamentals

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

This course will provide an overview of essential oil therapy and current aromatherapy practices in clinical settings. Students will examine key safety and toxicity issues with the use of essential oils, and they will critique the scientific and historical evidence about the therapeutic qualities of six essential oils in common use by the public and in clinical settings. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or Inst consent

CSPH 5521 - Therapeutic Landscapes

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

This course will introduce students to the theoretical foundations of healing environments and their application based on the six dimensions of wellbeing. It is a unique course offered only through the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing? but carries a wide interdisciplinary application ? such as with the department of horticulture, landscape architecture, therapeutic recreation, botany, public health and other health science. During the past six decades, the field of therapeutic landscapes has grown extensively in multiple settings throughout North American, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The theory and practice focus upon the application of environments and landscapes to benefit the individual or group. Therapeutic Landscapes are a plant-dominated environment (indoor or outdoor) designed to provide numerous and varied therapeutic interactions and purposeful outcomes. It fosters wellbeing through designed and prescribed encounters with plants that stimulate the senses and engage the understanding of the people who visit it. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the central elements of therapeutic landscapes in the context of the latest scientific evidence using the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing model of wellbeing as a guide. Prereq jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5522 - Therapeutic Horticulture

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Summer

An introduction into the purposeful delivery of plants and plant related activities for therapeutic benefits. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the central elements of therapeutic horticulture in the context of multiple health care settings. Students will learn the evidence-based history, principles, precepts, and practical application of therapeutic horticulture. A variety of plant and plant related modalities from current research findings will be discussed related to various populations using therapeutic horticulture as a treatment intervention. Prereq junior, senior, or graduate student or instructor consent

CSPH 5535 - Reiki Healing

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N only
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Students will learn the history, principles, education, and practical application of Reiki energy healing. Alternative energy healing modalities and current research findings will be discussed. Following activation of the Reiki energy, participants will learn the hand positions used to perform a self, seated, and full session. A portion of each class meeting will be used to perform Reiki sessions and to discuss experiences. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5536 - Advanced Reiki Healing: Level II

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis:	S-N only
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Students will learn advanced principles and application of Reiki energy healing. The four levels of healing will be further explored, with emphasis on healing at the spiritual level. Following activation of the Reiki energy, participants will learn the energy symbols that allow for energy transfer through space and time. Students will learn to use second level Reiki energy for both distance healing and the standard Reiki session. A portion of each class meeting will be used to provide Reiki sessions and to discuss findings. Current literature and research findings will also be discussed. prereq: CSPH 5535 or instr consent. Students must wait 4-6 months after taking CSPH 5535 before taking CSPH 5536.

CSPH 5541 - Emotional Healing and Happiness: Eastern and Western Approaches to Transforming the Mind

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course will provide in-depth, experiential training in the cultivation of happiness, emotional health and healing for multi-disciplinary professions. Students will learn highly effective, ancient, and contemporary methods for the transformation of afflictive emotions, unhealthy patterns, and behaviors. Students will learn how to increase positive emotions and mind states including: compassion, joy, and equanimity. They will explore meditation and other integrative approaches that bring balance and wellbeing to the mind. Students will practice and explore the applications of these modalities. Students will learn how to creatively apply and integrate them into their lives, relationships, and work with a wide range of patient /client populations and settings. The class content draws on eastern and western approaches to emotional health and healing in a mindfulness-based, integrative model including: Buddhist and Transpersonal Psychology, meditation practices, spirituality, expressive, creative, & ritual arts. Case examples and neuroscience research on emotions will also be included in the course. Prereq: Jr, Sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5555 - Introduction to Body and Movement-based Therapies

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

This course will cover basic theories and approaches of selected Somatic Therapies and Somatic Psychotherapy (Dance/Movement and body-based therapies). It will include 1) western historic and theoretical perspectives on the use of movement, dance and somatic re-patterning for well-being, 2) introductions and demonstrations of specific somatic approaches, and 3) brief introduction of the application of these techniques to specific populations and settings. The experiential part of the course will include individual, partner and group exercises intended to embody and deepen the topics covered in the class. Prereq: jr or sr or grad student; or instructor consent

CSPH 5561 - Overview of the Creative Arts in Health and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

In this course we will explore how professionals in music therapy, art therapy, dance and movement therapy, and poetry/spoken word therapy work in healthcare and community settings to promote healing and well-being. Artist-therapists representing each of these fields, and/or related fields in creative arts in healing, will present their work in synchronous sessions, and guide you in experiential exercises to give you firsthand experience of each modality. You will also read in depth about each of the healing arts modalities in our textbook and research articles, participate in online discussions, and document your experiences with the modalities through journaling and a final paper. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student

CSPH 5601 - Music, Health and Healing

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring

For centuries, people in virtually every known culture in the world have recognized the tremendous potential of music to promote health and healing. In this course, we will explore music's power to heal body, mind, and spirit through examining the main music healing disciplines used today: music therapy, music medicine, clinical musicianship, medical musicianship, music-thanatology, vibroacoustic harp therapy, sound healing, and community music. You will also learn some easy music healing techniques you can use for yourself. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5631 - Healing Imagery I

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

In this course you will learn how imagery and imagery interventions are implemented for healing and to promote optimal health and wellbeing. You will experience a wide variety of imagery interventions in class and work on creating your own imagery intervention. The primary instructional strategies that will be utilized for this course include: experiential, online discussions, readings, lectures, and individual learning interventions. prereq: Jr or Sr or Grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5641 - Animals in Health Care: The Healing Dimensions of Human/Animal Relationships

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring

This online course is designed to introduce students to the core principles of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in the context of multiple healthcare and social service related settings. Students will learn the history, identify safety guidelines, apply best practices to a variety of species, and evaluate peer-reviewed literature. prereq: jr or sr or grad student, or instructor consent

CSPH 5642 - Nature Heals: An Introduction to Nature-Based Therapeutics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This graduate level course will cover the basic theories and approaches of Nature-Based Therapeutics including restorative environments, therapeutic horticulture, animal assisted interactions, therapeutic landscapes, forest bathing, green care farming, facilitated green exercise, wilderness therapy, and ecopsychology. The course includes: 1. historic and theoretical perspectives 2. research into specific techniques 3. application of techniques to specific population and setting prereq: Jr, Sr or Grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5643 - Horse as Teacher: Introduction to Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) and to the range of therapeutic and learning opportunities found within equine interactions. The course presents historical and theoretical concepts which helped develop various types of EAS, and how the growth of EAS nationally and internationally has continued to mold the profession. Students will learn to describe safety guidelines, best practices as they are currently known, and precautions and contraindications in EAS sessions. During a one-day face-to-face class, students will observe demonstrations with horses and apply course concepts and topics during this intensive. Students will evaluate peer-reviewed literature in EAS research to identify the strengths and weaknesses of such published material. Students will synthesize reading, lecture and experiential learning to develop an EAS plan for an assigned target group population. prereq: jr or sr or grad or instr consent

CSPH 5701 - Health Coaching Fundamentals I

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course provides a foundation of Health Coaching through skill development in Motivational Interviewing and coaching structure. We will explore basic tenets of health coaching including deep listening, effective and empathic communication, mindfulness, unconditional positive regard, and nonjudgement. In addition, this course will include tools for self-development which is key in a health coaches? professional journey and development of emotional intelligence. We will learn how each person is intrinsically healthy, whole, and wise and how they are the expert in their journey not the health coach. There are onsite requirements for this course. Prereq admitted to Master of Arts in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching; or, Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices Certificate-Health Coaching track; or, Doctor of Nursing Practice; or, non-degree seeking graduate students or students from other graduate degree programs may enroll with permission of the course instructor.

CSPH 5706 - Lifestyle Medicine

Credits:	2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Summer

This course provides a foundation in the theory and clinical application of lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine aims to address the behavioral and lifestyle bases of common illnesses through health promoting activities and reducing harmful behaviors. In this course, we will explore optimal nutrition, lifestyle, physical activity, and attitude. We will examine the emerging evidence base of lifestyle medicine and how it relates to health promotion and disease prevention. Participants will be introduced to common laboratory and imaging findings, and how they relate to optimal health. prereq: jr or sr or grad, or inst consent

CSPH 5708 - Mind-Body Science and Trauma-Informed Mental Health

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Health coaches, mental health providers, and other health care providers all work to facilitate change for their clients, and in that process mental health concerns and the effects of trauma may show up. In this course, students will gain a clear understanding of the scope of practice of non-mental health providers as it relates to mental health, trauma, and the processes of referring clients to other health professionals when appropriate. Students will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns and of trauma and will learn tools and techniques to navigate these concerns within their profession?s scope of practice. Students will also learn the foundations of mind-body science and trauma-informed practices to support their client's journey toward health and wellness. There are no prerequisite courses. This course is required for students who have been admitted to the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching Master of Arts program. Doctor of Nursing Practice students, non-degree students, or students from other degree programs, may only enroll with special permission of the course director.

CSPH 5711 - Optimal Healing Environments

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course focuses on the development and implementation of optimal healing environments (OHE) as a healthcare innovation. You will examine the evidence base supporting design, human and care processes and begin to explore how OHE are created. An emphasis will be placed on identifying models of optimal healing environments and leadership strategies that support the diffusion of innovation. prereq: Jr or sr or grad student or instr consent

CSPH 5805 - Wellbeing in the Workplace

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	OPT No Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Work and experiences in the workplace have a profound impact on many dimensions of individual and collective wellbeing, including a sense of purpose and meaning, financial and emotional security, quality of relationships and community, physical and emotional health, and the local and global environments. In this course, students will learn multi-disciplinary perspectives on key challenges in creating workplaces that contribute to greater wellbeing. Students will also reflect on their own personal experiences with wellbeing in their current and past work environments and examine strategies for enhancing wellbeing based on interdisciplinary theory and research. Specific topics include the importance of purpose and meaning at work, challenges in achieving work-life integration, the impact of technology on work expectations, and organizational change. This course is based on a whole-life, integrative model of wellbeing and draws from research and theory across the social, behavior, and health sciences. Prereq jr or sr or grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 5806 - Wellbeing and Resiliency for Health Professionals

Credits:	1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

This course will teach health professional students and health professionals self-care strategies that will improve their individual wellbeing and reduce the stress and burnout often experienced in these professions. Improving individual wellbeing will also contribute to greater wellbeing in the teams and systems in which these professionals work Prereq jr or sr or grad, or instructor consent

CSPH 8191 - Independent Study in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

Credits:	1.0 -6.0 [max 8.0]
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

Individual independent study with faculty guidance. Students write proposal, including outcome objectives/work plan. Faculty member directs work, evaluates project. prereq: instr consent

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