Maricopa Community Colleges  CAT140   19996-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/23/99  
CAT140      19996-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Energy Therapy
Provides an overview of the many different types of healing modalities used to maintain health and prevent illness encompassed within the concept of Energy Therapy. Reviews a variety of therapies and explores energy therapy from a consumer's point of view. Specific modalities discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References:   WED140
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CAT140   19996-20015 Introduction to Energy Therapy
1. Define energy therapy and describe its role in promoting health and preventing illness.(1)
2. Describe the major characteristics and uses of vibrational therapies and biofield therapies.(I)
3. Describe the human energy field and higher sensory perception.(II)
4. Identify and describe a variety of specific energy modalities.(III)
5. Identify and describe the consumer's responsibilities related to the selection and use of an energy therapy.(IV)
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CAT140   19996-20015 Introduction to Energy Therapy
    I. Overview of Energy Therapy
        A. Definitions B Types
          1. Vibrational therapies
          2. Biofield therapies
        C. Role in health maintenance and illness prevention
      II. Subtle Energy
          A. Human energy fields
          B. Higher sensory perception
        III. Specific Energy Modalities
            A. Craniosacral
            B. Healing Light
            C. Healing Touch
            D. Jin Shin Jyutsu
            E. Polarity
            F. QiGong
            G. Reiki
            H. Therapeutic Touch
            I. Zero Balancing
            J. Others
          IV. Consumer Guidelines and Responsibilities
              A. Cautions
              B. Health promotion
              C. Illness prevention
              D. Research
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