In this course, you will learn how you can use imagery and imagery interventions to help with symptom management and healing, as well as to enhance overall health and wellbeing. You will experience a variety of imagery interventions and evaluate how they might be helpful in providing relief or enhancing quality of life. By the end of the course, you will know how to assess if guided imagery is appropriate in specific situations or with specific patients. You will be able to find and evaluate guided imagery scripts and recordings you might use. Most importantly, you will learn how to write and record effective guided imagery scripts of your own for specific needs at work or in your personal life.
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English
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wellbeingsymptom managementhealthcareStress ManagementPain Management
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100% online
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Flexible deadlines
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Beginner Level
No required background or experience--anyone can do this course.
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
What Is Guided Imagery and Its Role in Health and Healthcare?
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 23 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes
4 videos
Defining Guided Imagery6m
Types of Guided Imagery7m
How Can We Use Guided Imagery?6m
6 readings
Experience Guided Imagery5m
A Guided Imagery Script20m
Additional Resources
Guided Imagery Literature Review10m
Angie: A Case Study5m
References and Resources
5 practice exercises
Your Response to the Guided Imagery10m
Different Types of Imagery30m
Evaluate the Guided Imagery Script30m
Use the Literature Review15m
What Did You Learn in Week 1?20m
3 hours to complete
How Does Guided Imagery Work?
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Stress, Imagination, and Relaxation5m
How to Elicit the Relaxation Response2m
Listen and Practice: Guided Imagery for Relaxation8m
What Is an Inner Advisor?5m
Listen and Practice: Your Inner Advisor7m
4 readings
Worksheet: Notice Language and Imagery30m
Stress and Relaxation Responses5m
Activity: Connect with Your Inner Advisor30m
Week 2 References and Resources
2 practice exercises
Your Experience with the Guided Imagery Session10m
What Did You Learn in Week 2?30m
3 hours to complete
Using Guided Imagery Apps or Products
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 12 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
5 videos
Assessing Patients1m
See a Patient Assessment In Action2m
Finding Guided Imagery Recordings and Scripts4m
Evaluating Guided Imagery1m
4 readings
Summary of the Research10m
Guided Imagery Literature Review
Sources for Guided Imagery Scripts and Recordings10m
Worksheet to Prepare for Quiz45m
3 practice exercises
Check Your Understanding of the Research Summary30m
Case Studies30m
Find and Evaluate a Guided Imagery Recording15m
4 hours to complete
Creating Your Own Imagery Intervention
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
6 videos
Music and Entrainment4m
How Does Music Influence Imagery?4m
Choosing Music3m
Writing Your Own Script5m
Imagery Without a Script3m
5 readings
Listening Activity30m
Sample Script: Imagery for Pain10m
Sample Script: Imagery for Anxiety10m
Sample Script: Imagery for Sleep10m
Peer Review Project Overview10m
3 practice exercises
Entrainment Activity10m
Choose Your Music10m
Check Your Guided Imagery Script2h
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GUIDED IMAGERY
by MBSep 14, 2020
Its a Very powerful Course.It can be a blessing for the patients of depression ,Anxiety and pain.Instructor is wonderful. very practical and theoretically sound and engaging
by KBMay 10, 2020
This course was positive and uplifting. The instructor made you feel you could really put together your own guided imagery. I never thought I could, so, thank you!
by MMJan 22, 2020
I really enjoyed the course. The content was interactive and engaging. I learned skills that I can incorporate in my daily life as well as my job.
by LMSep 29, 2020
I really enjoyed this course and feel as though the guided imagery I completed was good for a first and I look forward to completing more
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