Course overview
Board Review:
Mind, Body, and Spirit
In this course, you will delve into new theories and research evidence in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, epigenetics, mirror neurons, cell health, and brain development. You will then dive deeper into potential impacts of mind-body practices.
Faculty
Karen Lawson, MD, ABIHM
Board Review Series
AIHM Board Review Course
Required Lessons
1
Time to Complete
2 hours 30 min
Non-CME Eligible*
0.00 Credits
What you will learn
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Course Summary
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By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe new theories and research evidence in neuroscience, such as neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, epigenetics, mirror neurons, cell health and brain development; and their application in supporting the use of transformative practices in optimizing well-being.
- Describe the impact of stress management, positive psychology, increased resiliency, and spiritual practices on improving one’s overall health.
- Discuss the influence of transformative practices on shifting one’s perspectives and opening awareness to higher levels of consciousness and greater holistic health.
- Identify the range of potential impacts of mind-body practices-- including yoga, biofeedback, meditation, and hypnotherapy--on holistic well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, relational and social aspects.
- Experience basic breath awareness and relaxation practices.
- Describe the current research findings of practices such as yoga, biofeedback, meditation, hypnotherapy, and spiritual activities.
Course includes:
Included in this course
Course Faculty
Karen Lawson, MD, ABIHM
About Karen
Karen Lawson, MD, is teaching faculty at the Center for Spirituality & Healing, where she leads the integrative medical education efforts, teaches about Shamanism, and directs all Health Coaching activities, including the Health Coaching track in the post-baccalaureate certificate program, outside consulting contracts, and research efforts. Since that time, her wide-ranging experience has included work as an integrative medicine consultant, and as a physician in emergency medicine and family practice. She is the former medical director of Lamat Medical Corporation in San Diego, Calif., and of The Wege Institute for Mind, Body and Spirit at St. Mary's Mercy Medical Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. She is a physician, board-certified in both
Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine.
She was the 2003/5 President of the American Holistic Medical
Association and a founding Diplomat of the American Board of
Integrative and Holistic Medicine.
*CME/CEU Credits
The CME for this course has expired, however you will continue to have access to your purchased content.