SOCW - 8225 Complementary, Alternative, and Indigenous Healing Practices (3)

Provides extensive exposure to complementary, alternative, healing and wellness practices, used as adjunctive treatments, when standard allopathic procedures do not fully relieve symptoms or cause side effects. Specific practices include energy-based systems (i.e. reiki), holistic medical systems (i.e. Ayurveda), body-based systems (massage), complementary mental health systems (i.e. end-of-life care), and mindfulness-based interventions. First course in a sequence designed for students to obtain a certificate on mindfulness practice. Instructional Method: Online, Lecture-Discussion Spring Restrictions: Admission to the MSW advanced program and completion of prerequisites. Prerequisite: SOCW 8100, SOCW 8200, SOCW 8220