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School of Holistic StudiesSchool ofHolistic StudiesHHE _____________________________________________________________________5173 From Farm to Table 3In this course, students analyze how the production, harvesting,marketing and distribution, shopping, cooking, serving, andenjoying of food determine a wide variety of social processes withprofound consequences for the earth and its populations. The roleof health educators as advocates of healthier approaches is considered,one that will benefit earth communities, families, and everyindividual. Socially transformative programs involving sustainablegardens, programs in schools and communities, and other innovationswill be examined. Prerequisite: HHE 5001.HHE 5175 Psychology andPhysiology _____________________________________________________________________of Health at Every Size 2The psychology behind issues related to nourishment and poorbody image is considered in this course along with socioculturalfactors that play a role. Some common eating disorders such asanorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive overeating willbe discussed. An alternative model of looking at weight and sizeis introduced—health at every size and how to work with clientsis developed within this model that stresses health rather thandieting to reach certain ideals. Weight and fitness issues and theconnection between diet, exercise, self-esteem, and social supportare presented as essential components of sound, healthy weightmanagement. The course will teach students how to help clientsovercome resistance and creative body/mind techniques ofsupport for changes in diet. Specific weight managementsituations will be considered such as working with people undergoingbariatric surgery. Prerequisites: HHE 5156 and HHE 5512.HHE _____________________________________________________________________5177 Hunger of the Spirit 2In this course, students explore the spirit behind eating and selfnourishmentof all kinds along with metaphors of food and eatingto be found in all spiritual traditions. We come from a perspectivethat problems with eating in individuals and in societies can ina sense be mirroring the disconnect between body and spirit.Energetics of food and food preparation are explored from avariety of perspectives including Ayurvedic and traditionalChinese medicine. Who we are spiritually and who we want to beas reflect in our eating choices is considered as well as eating as amindfulness practice. Prerequisite: HHE 5001.HHE _____________________________________________________________________5180 Somatic Education A 2This course presents a review of somatic modalities includingthose that are movement- and awareness-based and those that aretouch-based. A strong experiential component is included so thatstudents may enhance their own somatic awareness and function.Prerequisites: CNS 5015, HHE 5130, HHE 5425, and IPP 5025.HHE _____________________________________________________________________5181 Somatic Education B 2This course provides theory and techniques for how health educators(non-practitioners) may work with people one on one and ingroups or classes to facilitate development of somatic awarenessand enhanced function. Application possibilities and settingsare considered. The course may also cover issues such as thosethat might come up while teaching movement classes and bodyawareness classes from basics of making people comfortableand adapting classes to particular health challenges, touch,and consequences of teaching practices such as yoga and Qi Gongdivorced from the traditional spiritual component. Prerequisite:HHE 5180.HHE _____________________________________________________________________5183 Starting an Integrative Center 2Since the early 90s, many integrative center prototypes have beentried and inherent business challenges have been discovered.Some centers have survived and some have not. For a center to besuccessful, the business model must be as developed as the vision.In this course, students will research what kind of integrativecenters are currently in operation nationally. We will investigatethe models that have been successful and see how those bestpractices could be combined with the student’s vision for startingan integrative center. Students will work step by step on developingan initial business plan. Prerequisite: HHE 5001.HHE _____________________________________________________________________5200 Integral Research in Health Education 3This course covers issues related to reading and publishingresearch in holistic/integrative health, for example the notionthat only evidence-based research is valid and what researchmethods are most appropriate in a holistic/integrative paradigm.Wilber’s integral model provides a framework for surveyingresearch methods belonging in each of the four quadrants inintegrative health contexts. Prerequisites: COR 3145, HHE 5120,and HHE 5225.HHE _____________________________________________________________________5225 Principles of Holistic Health 2An overview of holistic principles of health including defininghealing as restoring and strengthening connection with innate136 School of Holistic Studies John F. Kennedy University