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Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-23-1999 |
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WED142 2013
Spring - 9999 |
L+L 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load Occ |
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Therapeutic Touch: Level I |
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Provides an overview of Therapeutic Touch (TT) as a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices that are based on learned skills for directing and balancing the human energy field via the practitioners' hands. Focuses on relaxation centering techniques, energy field exercises, scanning assessments, treatment and individual practice. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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WED142 2013 Spring - 9999 |
Therapeutic Touch:
Level I |
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Describe therapeutic touch, review its history and cite research that evaluates its credibility in complementary medicine. (I) |
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Identify, describe and demonstrate the phases of the process. (I-IV) |
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Describe the concept of centering and demonstrate relaxation techniques. (II) |
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Describe and demonstrate hand-scanning assessment. (III) |
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Describe the role of the healer in maintaining the patient's well being. (V) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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WED142 2013 Spring - 9999 |
Therapeutic Touch:
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I. Overview of Therapeutic Touch A. History B. Research C. Definitions D. Phases of the process II. Centering A. Relaxation techniques B. Physiological responses III. Assessment A. Hand scanning B. Dynamic energy fields IV. Treatment A. Unruffling or clearing B. Balancing, directing, and modulating energy C. Evaluation or reassessment V. Role of the Healer A. Responsibilities B. Cautions C. Applications D. Life enhancement |