Holistic Mental Health Coach/Holistic Counselor Classes
HMHC 101 Mind-Body Connection
This course explores the interrelationship between physical and mental health. The student will gain a better knowledge of how mental health effects physical health and how physical health affects mental health aspects of anatomy and psychology will be covered in this course to investigate the relationship between illness and emotions. (3 credits)
HMHC-102 Modern Mental Health Conditions
Depression, stress, anxiety, and insomnia are now common by-products of our modern lifestyles and how 21st century living affects our mental health. This class will familiarize the student with some of the more general mental health conditions that most influence us in our modern day society. (3 credits)
HMHC-103 Spirituality and Health
This course helps students better understand spirituality in a therapeutic setting and the relationship of spirituality to the meaning of health. A variety of spiritual traditions, philosophies, and practices will be explored. (3 credits)
HMHC-104 Integrative Pharmacology
Alternative versus conventional medicine will be learned with an emphasis on pharmacology. Students will learn about different natural therapies that can be used, in place of, or in conjunction with allopathic medicine and how to help people make sound decisions about their medications. (5 credits)
HMHC-105 Client Practitioner Relationship
While the premise of the class is not to train the student how to become a licensed counselor, this class does offer information about the counseling process and help develop an understanding of concepts and techniques that a practitioner may use to improve communication skills. (3 credits)
HMHC-106 Mind/Body Interventions
This course will be an overview of techniques such as meditation, EFT, life coaching, charka healing, energy work, chelation and other therapeutic therapies, to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect bodily function. (5 credits)
HMHC-107 Basic Nutrition
This course presents the most advanced concept in correct food nutrition including vitamins and supplements. It introduces foods and supplements to treat a variety of mental health concerns.
(3 credits)
HMHC-108 Building and Maintaining a Practice
This course will assist you in managing a successful private practice or consulting. The course will cover, forms, procedures, legalities, certifications, code of ethics, understanding the oath. (1 credit)
HMHC-109 Independent Study/Practicum
The student will choose what they would like to focus on such as ADHD, depression, energy work, nutrition, Bach flowers. They will do a 50 hour practicum and present a-page paper demonstrating their competency in their field of study. (4 credits)
