MH 204 - Alternative Therapies

3 Credits

Course Description: This course examines complementary and alternative therapies for mental health practitioners. Students gain an understanding of alternative therapies that focus on an alternative and complimentary route to mental health healing. They also examine the advantages and disadvantages of using alternative therapies as a form of treatment. The main areas of exploration include transpersonal theory, massage therapy, reflexology, music therapy, animal assisted activities, acupuncture body, traditional indigenous healing practices, mindfulness, and meditations, emerging alternative therapies, collaboration with mainstream healthcare.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None