The broad range of complementary and alternative approaches to healing modalities is surveyed within the context of an integral understanding of human beings in their environment. Historical and cultural aspects of complementary healing are discussed, as well as evidence-based alternative therapies. Therapies focusing on the mind, body, and spirit are addressed including manual and biofield therapies as well as vibratory therapies. Alternative western therapies, Asian modalities, and methods from indigenous cultures are studied. Additionally, integral psychology modalities are discussed which address psychological issues and trauma. This course is applicable to all programs whether integral health, psychology, or even as an elective with comparative religion and philosophy. The impact of Complementary Medicine/Methods is broad and it is useful knowledge to have in your toolbox as a clinician or researcher. This course will approach the subject matter through academic investigation/research with well-known foundational textbooks and practical application/exploration of various modalities/methods. It will have a large experiential component in addition to the academic work.
- Teacher: Tamara Goldsby