Actively engage therapies that integrate perspectives for the healing of Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit. Explore competencies, alternative and complementary collaboration, current research, and consider their application in counseling through case studies, classroom and private reflection. Emerging perspectives and therapeutic models for supporting mental health integrate knowledge gained through research and practice. Through this practical and experiential course you can enhance the art of healing as well as integrate an understanding of spiritual and psychological aspects of health. Designed for health care practitioners, mental health providers, as well as those interested in integrative healing. Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Learning Objectives ? To examine current theory, and practice in the integration of emerging perspectives into counseling practice through case studies, classroom discussion, and private reflection ? To gain practical insight into the field of Counseling, Spirituality and Healthcare ? To examine the interface of care between multiple healthcare providers ? To explore the interface of counseling with Complementary Alternative Medicine Modalities ? To cultivate practical skills in the assessment of individuals spiritual and religious orientations in counseling and healthcare ? To gain a foundational understanding of Integrative care and current research

This course combines lecture, experiential as well as discussion formats designed to offer an integrative learning experience. Students can expect to spend 6-8 hours a week on coursework outside of class, with additional time for conducting an interview with an integrative practitioner as well as the final project.

Evaluation & Grades Points toward a final course grade are assigned on the following basis for the activities listed below and described previously. Earning a 90% or more will result in an A, 80-89% a grade of B, and so on. All assignments must be completed to earn a grade of B or higher: 20% Completion of Spiritual Self-Reflection Paper and Spiritual Self-Assessment Assignments 10% Research and prepare a 5 minute presentation summarizing a journal article or research study of current practice in Counseling, Spirituality and/or Healthcare. 20% Interview of a practitioner of a complementary healing modality, pastoral counselor, spiritual director, chaplain, spiritual teacher, psychiatrist or scientist involved in integrating their healing modality in a health care setting. Two page reflective summary on Implications for Counseling, Spirituality and Healthcare. 10% Attendance & Active Participation in Class 40% Final Paper and 10 minute presentation.