NU 350 - Holistic and Integrative Approaches to Health and Healing

Integrative health emphasized the importance of the therapeutic relationship, focues on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.Â This course will introduce a myriad of approaches and interventions toward health and healing, which have become known as alternative and complementary medicine (CAM).Â Through cognitive, affective and experiential learning, the student will develop an intera-personal holistic perspective from a positive, health promoting, and cross cultural model, incorporating art, music, principles of therapeutic communication, presence, and the primary importance of self care.

Credits: 3