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Susan Thompson, DNP

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University of Minnesota

About this Course

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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.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 14.5 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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Beginner Level

No required background or experience--anyone can do this course.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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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

wellbeing
symptom management
healthcare
Stress Management
Pain Management

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

No required background or experience--anyone can do this course.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Instructor rating

4.88/5 (62 Ratings)

Susan Thompson, DNP

Teaching Faculty

Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

8,441 Learners

1 Course

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.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

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

Introduction to the Course2mWhat Is Guided Imagery?6mTypes of Guided Imagery7mHow Can You Use Guided Imagery?6m

6 readings

Experience Guided Imagery5mA Guided Imagery Script20mAdditional ResourcesGuided Imagery Literature Review10mAngie: A Case Study5mReferences and Resources

5 practice exercises

Your Response to the Guided Imagery10mDifferent Types of Imagery30mEvaluate the Guided Imagery Script30mUse the Literature Review15mWhat Did You Learn in Week 1?20m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

How Does Guided Imagery Work?

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Harnessing Our Imagination8mStress, Imagination, and Relaxation5mHow to Elicit the Relaxation Response2mListen and Practice: Guided Imagery for Relaxation8mWhat Is an Inner Advisor?5mListen and Practice: Your Inner Advisor7m

4 readings

Worksheet: Notice Language and Imagery30mStress and Relaxation Responses5mActivity: Connect with Your Inner Advisor30mWeek 2 References and Resources

2 practice exercises

Your Experience with the Guided Imagery Session10mWhat Did You Learn in Week 2?30m

Week3

Week 3

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

Consider the Evidence1mAssessing Patients1mSee a Patient Assessment In Action2mFinding Guided Imagery Recordings and Scripts4mEvaluating Guided Imagery1m

4 readings

Summary of the Research10mGuided Imagery Literature ReviewSources for Guided Imagery Scripts and Recordings10mWorksheet to Prepare for Quiz45m

3 practice exercises

Check Your Understanding of the Research Summary30mCase Studies30mFind and Evaluate a Guided Imagery Recording15m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Creating Your Own Imagery Intervention

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

6 videos

The Role of Music4mMusic and Entrainment4mHow Does Music Influence Imagery?4mChoosing Music3mWriting Your Own Script5mImagery Without a Script3m

5 readings

Listening Activity30mSample Script: Imagery for Pain10mSample Script: Imagery for Anxiety10mSample Script: Imagery for Sleep10mPeer Review Project Overview10m

3 practice exercises

Entrainment Activity10mChoose Your Music10mCheck Your Guided Imagery Script2h

Reviews

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TOP REVIEWS FROM GUIDED IMAGERY

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 CPApr 13, 2021

I found the Guided Imagery course to be very informative. The pacing worked well for my schedule. The instructor was knowledgeable and inspiring.

by DAOct 9, 2019

by SHJul 19, 2022

i learned so much that I will be able to use in my own life and the life of others!

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Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Can I get Continuing Education (CE) credit for this course?
This course has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education (CE) 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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