Emphasis is placed on comparing and contrasting various approaches and their techniques. Designed to assist individuals to examine their personal philosophy of life and death. Losses throughout life as well as methods of coping and caring provide the focus of the course. It also provides the basis for assisting others by being able to respond in a caring holistic manner during a time of impending loss of grief. Specific focus on death and dying is included.
Health involves more than the physical body.
It also involves psychological, socioemotional, and spiritual well-being. Thoughts, feelings, and outlook on life constantly affect the cells of one's body and immune system. This course provides an overview of traditional and alternative healing perspectives and techniques. Western medical thought and practice is compared with the concepts of philosophies of Chinese medicine. Application is emphasized through the use of various classroom experiences and individual projects.