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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Beginner Level
No required background or experience--anyone can do this course.
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
What you will learn
Evaluate the role of guided imagery in health and healthcare and how you may use it professionally and personally.
Assess if guided imagery is appropriate for a client or patient.
Identify and evaluate resources, including apps and commercial products that might be helpful in specific situations or for specific conditions.
Create your own imagery intervention for a specific patient or group of patients
Skills you will gain
wellbeingsymptom managementhealthcareStress ManagementPain Management
Learner Career Outcomes
50%
started a new career after completing these courses
50%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
No required background or experience--anyone can do this course.
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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
3 hours to complete
How Does Guided Imagery Work?
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Using Guided Imagery Apps or Products
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 12 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Creating Your Own Imagery Intervention
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GUIDED IMAGERY
by VPFeb 21, 2021
I don't think this course was for everyone. for example, like me I had tried to imagine and struggled. The course had a lot of imagery to try to do and comment on. The work was good.
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 FLDec 30, 2020
I found this course to be exceptional , great skills to be learned .Cant wait to start the next course in this specialization . Exceptional Teaching by Susan Thompson
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!
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