Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices from Coursera

This introductory course provides a framework for incorporating integrative therapies into your work with clients or patients. By the end of the course, you will be able to assess if integrative therapies are good options in specific situations, as well as educate patients and colleagues about benefits and risks. You will be confident discussing the evidence base for integrative therapies in general, with an understanding of some of the challenges of research in this area, and able to identify reliable sources of evidence-based information. You will leave with the skills to partner with patients or clients around use of these therapies and a plan to introduce integrative therapies in your work or other setting.

Continuing Education Credit

This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 15 contact hours and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards that allow self-documenting of continuing education activities. It is your responsibility to check with your regulatory board to confirm this course meets your local requirements and, if necessary, to provide them with the certificate of completion you get if you pay for and fulfill all the requirements of this course.

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Syllabus

Introduction to the Field of Integrative Therapies

Types of Integrative Therapies

Evaluating the Evidence

How Safe Are Integrative Therapies?

What Impacts Use of Integrative Therapies?

Your Course Project

Reflections and Next Steps

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Appropriate for healthcare professionals looking to explore using integrative therapies

Provides a balanced overview of integrative therapies, helping learners evaluate their potential benefits and risks

Offers the opportunity to earn continuing education credit, making it relevant for those in the nursing field

Instructors are experts in the field of integrative therapies, bringing valuable insights and real-world experience

Course covers a range of topics related to integrative therapies, providing a comprehensive understanding

Requires learners to have a basic understanding of healthcare principles or practices

Reviews summary

Integrative therapies: a holistic approach

Learners say that "Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices" is a well-structured and educational course that provides a solid foundation in the field. The course is largely positive, with students particularly praising the engaging assignments, including peer reviews. It covers various integrative therapies, their benefits, and how to integrate them into professional or personal practice. The videos and readings are well-researched, and the instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. Overall, students recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their understanding of holistic healthcare.

Emphasis on evidence-based practices

"This course provides a great introduction to the importance of evidence-based practices in integrative therapies."

"It is laudable that such effort are being made to introduce a more holistic mindset into medicine."

Covers a wide range of integrative therapies

"It was great to explore all the different therapies there are."

"This course helped to give me a framework for investigating complementary or alternate means of health."

Practical insights and applications

"The overview of Integrative Healing Practices helped me to see HOW to integrate them into my business practices."

"I have learned so many things about integrative healthcare and medicine."

Knowledgeable and passionate instructors

"The instructors are fantastic, concise and yet thorough at the same time."

"I believe that instructors have an immense knowledge on the subject, based on their credentials and experiences."

Engaging and thought-provoking assignments

"The peer review project was a good challenge."

"The deeper dives were good to read and so were the resource links provided."

Well-organized and informative content

"This course gave me a strong, solid foundation in the theory, principle, and practice."

"The course was very well-organized and gave you appropriate links to further your understanding."

"The deeper dives were good to read and so were the resource links provided."

Inconsistent video and audio quality

"The video quality is below average and there is no point of a video lecture if there are no animated slides and teachers in it."

"Worst, it has an audio playing with a slide that covers a small part of the subject being taught."

Optional peer review process

"I have to wait for sometime before this is done."

"If you can't get the reviews, then you can't complete the class!"

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Summarize key concepts and research findings
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Learners who complete Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Integrative Medicine Physician

Integrative Medicine Physicians are responsible for providing medical care using a holistic approach that combines conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in the field of integrative therapies, including their benefits, risks, and evidence base. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your patients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic Doctors are licensed healthcare professionals who practice a holistic approach to medicine that emphasizes prevention and natural healing. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of integrative therapies, including their history, philosophy, and scientific basis. You will also learn how to use integrative therapies in your practice to help your patients achieve optimal health.

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Acupuncturist

Acupuncturists are healthcare professionals who use acupuncture to treat a wide range of conditions. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of acupuncture. You will also learn how to use acupuncture in conjunction with other integrative therapies to improve your patients' health.

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Massage Therapist

Massage Therapists use massage to promote relaxation, relieve pain, and improve circulation. This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of massage therapy techniques and how they can be used in conjunction with other integrative therapies. You will also learn how to develop a treatment plan for your clients and how to work with them to achieve their health goals.

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Chiropractor

Chiropractors are healthcare professionals who use spinal adjustments to treat a wide range of conditions. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of chiropractic care and how it can be used in conjunction with other integrative therapies. You will also learn how to assess if chiropractic care is a good option for your patients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses provide a wide range of healthcare services to patients in a variety of settings. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your patients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctors of Physical Therapy are healthcare professionals who use exercise, movement, and other physical modalities to treat a wide range of conditions. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with physical therapy. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your patients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Social Worker

Social Workers provide a wide range of services to individuals, families, and communities. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with social work practice. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your clients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Health Coach

Health Coaches help people improve their health and well-being by providing guidance and support. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in integrative therapies and how they can be used to help your clients achieve their health goals. You will also learn how to develop a coaching plan for your clients and how to work with them to achieve their desired outcomes.

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Nutritionist

Nutritionists provide guidance on food and nutrition to help people improve their health and well-being. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with nutrition counseling. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your clients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Psychologist

Psychologists provide a wide range of services to help people with their mental health and well-being. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your clients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Pharmacist

Pharmacists dispense medications and provide advice on their use. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with medication therapy. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your patients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants provide a wide range of healthcare services under the supervision of a physician. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your patients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists help people improve their ability to perform everyday activities. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with occupational therapy. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your clients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologists help people with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. This course may provide you with a basic understanding of integrative therapies and how they can be used in conjunction with speech-language pathology. You will also learn how to assess if integrative therapies are a good option for your clients and how to partner with them to develop a treatment plan.

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Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices.

Charles, the Alternative King

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Provides a critical review of the evidence base for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It covers a wide range of CAM therapies, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and homeopathy.

Charles, the Alternative King (Societas Book 79)

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Science-Based Therapy

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the evidence base for integrative therapies. It covers a wide range of CAM therapies, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, and yoga.

Science-Based Therapy: Raising the Bar for...

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Integrative Therapies for Depression

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the use of integrative therapies for depression. It covers a wide range of therapies, including mindfulness, yoga, acupuncture, and herbal medicine.

Integrative Therapies for Depression: Redefining...

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A Manual of Acupuncture

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Provides a comprehensive overview of acupuncture theory and practice. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of acupuncture, the theoretical foundations of acupuncture, and the clinical applications of acupuncture.

A Manual of Acupuncture

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The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Ayurveda, the theoretical foundations of Ayurveda, and the clinical applications of Ayurveda.

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies

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Chinese Medicine: Theories of Modern Practice

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese medicine. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Chinese medicine, the theoretical foundations of Chinese medicine, and the clinical applications of Chinese medicine.

Chinese Medicine: Theories of Modern Practice, 2...

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