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The answer to eliminating hair loss must lie within the 300+ pages of online-research information that I collected. During the coming days I will be sifting through hundreds of testimonials, research studies, scientific data and traditional wisdom. I have information on the use of Chinese, Ayuvedic, Middle Eastern and other Native remedies. I will be studying the old wisdom of natural and home made solutions along with the latest in science, drugs, and nutritional knowledge on vitamins, minerals. I will also look at the use of oils, essential oils and vibrational therapies in search for the answer to hair regrowth.
I’ve researched hair re-growth and hair health on and off (more “off” than “on”) for about a couple years. I’m a male, my body has the so called “male pattern baldness” syndrome. It started when I was in my 20’s, maybe even earlier, it was very subtle, so I didn’t care much for it. In the last 2-3 years, the thinning hair in the front and center part of my scalp started to thin more rapidly, it is very obvious now; that area is getting close to being bald, and the thinning doesn’t seem to be slowing.
My position on hair has been that I’d simply shave my head if this thinning spreads to more of my head. I accepted that I will likely end up shaving my head since this kind of hair loss is considered to be “genetic” (it “runs in the family”). Since I don’t like the idea of having a half head of hair, with a runway of baldness in between 2 clumps of hair on the sides; shaving seems more appropriate (even though it’s more work).
As a hypnotist, I’ve heard of hypnosis being used for hair health, I know a lot about the power of the mind over the physical body and about the power of positive self-talk. In fact, I believe that, if done properly, hypnosis and guided imagery could aid in hair restoration. Relaxation alone (which is easy to achieve with hypnosis) will help health in general and thus positively help the health of one’s hair. My position, however, is that doing this would require time that I rather use on other matters; it took years of thinning to be where I am now, recovery may also take years and require a lot of my time.
If you know anything about me you probably know how busy my schedule is. I volunteer, I do research on multiple issues, I’m studying multiple topics, I work, etc.. I’ve had the opinion that I don’t have the time to invest into restoring my hair (doing such things as recording my hair health hypnosis tapes, taking time out for hypnosis, relaxation, sitting down for guided imagery, or even to give myself scalp massages, making home made shampoos or even taking the time to research all my options out there for hair re-growth).
Even though I freed a lot of time by almost never watching TV programming (when I do it’s online and not often) my time remains a precious resource. I do have other things I find more important that I rather be spending my time on, such as practicing natural vision improvement, studying Chinese Medicine, vibrational healing therapies, photography, am taking college classes, practicing QiGong and meditation, volunteering my hypnosis skills to help crisis patients, managing a meetup.com group while trying to keep a social life. This is where I’m at right now, things will likely change in the future.
Appearances in our society are given more importance than they deserve. It’s one of these inconvenient [societal] “truths” that many take fore-granted. The issue of hair health is especially important when it comes to women. We all know that a man can shave his head and no one would care, but for women there is much more pressure to “look pretty”. Who decides what being “pretty” is, that’s a topic that I’m going to leave for another day.
I know of a person, who’s a female who has thinning hair and it is bothering her greatly. Like many of us, she had luscious thick hair as a kid, and as she matured, slowly but surely her hair seemed to loose its thickness, and over the last few years it started to thin in certain areas. Medical doctors so far didn’t seem to help much.
This has given me enough reason, now I was motivated to research hair health more seriously. I started a few days ago by browsing many websites and discussion forums. I use specific google search keywords to find what I’m looking for. I am finding a lot of good information and am compiling a lot of the research findings into a rapidly growing document.
Based on what I’ve found so far, I am very optimistic about being able to find things to help her have more hair than she ever wanted! I am finding a lot more useful information online than the doctor had offered her.
In a nutshell the areas I am researching include:
This article was written on June 1st.
I am currently studying QiGong, which is the chinese are of manipulating life energy and using it for healing. Many so called miraculous stories surround the use of life force, prana, Qi, Chee from healing the body and mind to fasting for many days.
I don’t have much experience with complete fasting (i.e. not drinking or eating anything) for many hours or days. I have tried partial fasts (i.e. eating one item and drinking water only) on a few occasions but these partial fasts never lasted more than 8 hours.
Over the last couple months, on multiple occasions, I’ve come across the mention of multi-day fasting practiced by yogis, QiGong masters and Native Americans during Sun-dancing.
On my most recent QiGong class, a couple days ago, the teacher talked about fasting and how one could breath through the skin or feed on light. He did not go into details since this teaching is for a more advanced class than the one I am attending. I was quite surprised that he mentioned this, since the idea of fasting has been on my mind. I’ve had a gut feeling/urge or feeling that I should fast for quite some time now.
This was the last mention of fasting I needed to hear, I am now intrigued enough that I am planning on fasting. I will start slow and easy and see where this will take me.
A couple weeks ago I came across a few videos on Youtube of an Indian man who claimed to have not eaten or drank anything for decades. His name is Prahlad Jani Mataji.
I will gather more info on this man and write another article soon. I will also update you on my fasting experiments.
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Sit down, put your feet on the ground, sit up straight, close your eyes, breath deeply, start to notice your thoughts. Now slowly separate your awareness from your thoughts, in other words take a couple steps back in your mind from your thoughts, notice the thoughts but don’t actually think them, start to listen and watch the thoughts as the arise.
What you are doing is becoming an observer of your thoughts, not participating in them, simply acknowledging them, letting them go along as you remain, a non-critical observer.
It may help if you had a word to repeat (like ‘ohm’, or any mantra) or a spot to concentrate your eyes on (with your eyes closed) to help you keep your observer self separate from your thoughts.
Soon, you may notice all sorts of thoughts, ideas, even images and sounds show up, from somewhere, and if you let them be (without judging or participating in them), fade away.
This practice of observing thoughts is fascinating and amusing. As the observer, I noticed how many of the thoughts I noticed seemed random and unrelated, some of them even seemed foreign to me.
The above is how I typically explain what it’s like to meditate.
Soon after I woke up this morning, right before I left the bed, I had an idea that connected the above experience of meditation with designing artificial intelligence software. The insight I gained from meditating, into how we are observers of seemingly random thoughts, seemed appropriately suited for artificial intelligence computer programs.
Let me clarify, I’m trying to say that artificial intelligence design may benefit (and become actualized) if and when we can mimic what human minds do. In other words, when random ideas are picked from an idea bank or generated in some fashion then presented to an observing software for split-second analysis. By generating or picking up thousands of seemingly random pieces of information, then running them through the examining software (observer) that can discard some ideas and pick others for further consideration, we may be able to give a machine the ability to find inspiration and creativity.
I am posting this idea online, in hopes that someone can pick it up and utilize it, I hope you can find this helpful, assuming that this concept is not already being utilized in AI projects.
My meditation practice allowed me to see how thoughts, almost at random, criss-crossed my mind, and how consciousness or the observer can pick some and discard others, unconsciously processing countless numbers of ideas behind the scene of the logical mind. This is very different than the typical linear and object oriented computer programming, it is also different than fuzzy logic in computer science.
We, humans, make sense and create order out of seeming chaos in our heads, with ease (unconsciously), maybe this is what AI programs have been lacking.
Let me hear your thoughts, leave a comment below. Thanks!!
Added Feb 18, 2010:
I mentioned traditional linear, object oriented programming and fuzzy logic above. I would like to clarify that fuzzy logic (ie. going with degrees of truth instead of true/false values) can be a valuable part of the AI strategy mentioned above. The observer program would utilize fuzzy logic to evaluate all the random ideas, images, concepts, sounds being presented to it. The source of such ideas, concepts etc being presented can also be another complex program, or multiple ones, I will call the source the ‘Presenter’ program(s); the observing program is what I’ve referred to as ‘Observer’.
I am honored to welcome a new author on Seeking Wholeness .com her name is Angela. Angela is full of wisdom and love, she is an experienced Shiatsu massage therapist, Reiki instructor and Rain Drop therapist. Angela also is very knowledgeable and passionate about essential oils, if you have any kind of diss-ease she can help you in so many ways. Now, she has come here to Seeking Wholeness to share her knowledge and love with YOU!
A page will be added soon with more info on how Angie can help YOU! You can find it under the About section on this website.
My TV broke 3 weeks ago. Since, I’ve had much more time for quietness and for reading. I am getting more stuff done and am flipping books like a lean mean reading machine. I do watch movies or certain TV episodes online on websites that offer streaming, flash and divx movies. But I can easily now read more, which is good since I am currently studying for the GMAT test, reading the book “Relearning to See”, taking a hypnosis class. Not to mention my day job. Life is busy, I am glad the TV doesn’t work!
Due to the website migration many were unable to leave comments. The comments are working now.
A lot is being done on the back-end of this website, as a result I have had little time to post new articles.
I’ve just come back from Mexico where I toured the Mayan Riviera region, I will share pictures and stories that I learned about the Mayan people soon.
Thanks for all of your comments, I love to read them.
I’m pleased to announce the new home for this website.
This website used to be called Wholeness Blog and used to be housed at the URL WholenessBlog.com
Subsequently, the website grew to be more than a blog hence the name change to Seeking Wholeness and now resides at SeekingWholeness.com
I found myself at urgent care having trouble breathing last week. After many hours of tests and waiting, I was admitted in at the hospital and diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism (a blood clot in the lung with a 30% mortality rate). Luckily, the one I had was small in size and I bounced back on my feet quickly.
If you know me you will know that I’ve always believed that everything in life has positive aspects, even seemingly dangerous, unpleasant or unforeseen situations can still offer glimmers of positiveness, sometimes lots of positiveness. Not only that, but that negative events could be turned around and used as opportunities for improvement. Unfortunately, some people take offense when I mention that ‘bad life events‘ can be positive things.
I am about to share with you actual thoughts I had while I was at urgent care and from the time that followed at the hospital. You will soon notice the majority if not all the thoughts were somewhat silly, somewhat childish, but that doesn’t matter because I know that all of them made me smile.
I am often amused easily by nature and seldom by man made things. I believe that anyone can be as amused as me by what nature has to offer, it’s not difficult; it is also possible to amuse at life events just the same. The way I see it, people and life events are parts of nature.
Now let me share with you my thoughts. Some of these thoughts were vocalized as soon as they materialized in my mind resulting is some chuckles, smiles or laughs by people that were there. In general, finding the positiveness in little things made the whole experience of being at the hospital much more pleasant for me and more tolerable for others.
You may want to read the post about my Pulmonary Embolism (here) to get the time line of events. The thoughts below are organized in chronological order.
Feel free to laugh at my easily amused self 
To show you that you can find intriguing, exciting, amusing, beautiful, even amazing and positive aspects to everything and every event, including when you are in pain and at the hospital.
On the CT scan
Thought: Wow, my first CT scan, I wonder how different it is from an MRI.
Wont you say that the pursuit of happiness is one thing that is programed in most of us? Not counting mentally unstable individuals, its safe to assume that we all want to be happy. The interesting thing though is how little we know about what it takes to be happy or satisfied. We often seek happiness only to create suffering.
I use the words ‘happy’ and ’satisfied’ interchangeably, the way I see it they are the same. Suffering also needs to be clarified here, suffering encompasses any of these: stress, negative emotions, misery, pain, etc.
Why is the list below so long (80+ topics)? Well, after getting a pulmonary embolism last week, a potentially lethal medical condition, I decided to write down a list of ideas and concepts that are dear to me in one post and to push them out on the Internet. This article is essentially my message to the world; I was planning on writing an article for each of (or a combination of) the topics listed below; as you will notice some article have already been written; however, who knows if I’ll live long enough or if I’ll ever have the time to write articles on all these topics.
The list below is a compilation of things I learned or developed (through thought processes), philosophies, beliefs and ideas that I consider dear to my heart and I do live by. I do not want to take credit for any of the topics below, these were passed on to me through people, nature and other life events. I only learned them, tried to sincerely live them, and now, wrote them down. I believe that the more of these that you embrace the more satisfied and happy you will become.
Please share your tips for happiness by leaving a comment.
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As many of you noticed, I haven’t written in over a week.
I had to take time off using the computer to recover from an elbow surgery, all went well and now I can type with both hands again.
I found it very interesting that after the surgery I could not feel that tingling sensation all over my body as I used to anymore. About 3 days after the surgery however I meditated and felt the tingling almost exclusively in the elbow area where the surgery was.
A couple days later I did one guided imagery session, this time I felt the regular tingling all over my body and it was intense, I was happy that the tingling was back. I noted that day as the day when the tingling returned.
I am going to be traveling next week so I anticipate a slow rate of new articles for one more week.
I have also decided to start a few new sections, basically new categories. The new categories are:
Be The Change You Wish To See:
- Against Norms
- Be Environmentally Friendly
- Be Socially Responsible
World:
- Crazy World
- Science & Technology
If you know me you’d know that I enjoy browsing through people’s biographies, education, field of work and authored works. As I read about people that interest me for whatever reason I will share with you their biographies here. Here is the first of these Biographies.
1) From: http://www.peterrussell.com/pete.php
Peter Russell is a fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, of The World Business Academy and of The Findhorn Foundation, and an Honorary Member of The Club of Budapest.
At Cambridge University (UK), he studied mathematics and theoretical physics. Then, as he became increasingly fascinated by the mysteries of the human mind he changed to experimental psychology. Pursuing this interest, he traveled to India to study meditation and eastern philosophy, and on his return took up the first research post ever offered in Britain on the psychology of meditation.
He also has a post-graduate degree in computer science, and conducted there some of the early work on 3-dimensional displays, presaging by some twenty years the advent of virtual reality.
In the mid-seventies Peter Russell joined forces with Tony Buzan and helped teach “Mind Maps” and learning methods to a variety of international organizations and educational institutions.
Since then his corporate programs have focused increasingly on self-development, creativity, stress management, and sustainable environmental practices. Clients have included IBM, Apple, Digital, American Express, Barclays Bank, Swedish Telecom, ICI, Shell Oil and British Petroleum.
His principal interest is the deeper, spiritual significance of the times we are passing through. He has written several books in this area — The TM Technique, The Upanishads, The Brain Book, The Global Brain Awakens, The Creative Manager, The Consciousness Revolution, Waking Up in Time, and From Science to God.
As one of the more revolutionary futurists Peter Russell has been a keynote speaker at many international conferences, in Europe, Japan and the USA. His multi-image shows and videos, The Global Brain and The White Hole in Time have won praise and prizes from around the world. In 1993 the environmental magazine Buzzworm voted Peter Russell “Eco-Philosopher Extraordinaire” of the year.
2) From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Russell
Peter Russell M.A., D.C.S. (born May 7, 1946) is a British author of ten books and producer of three films on consciousness, spiritual awakening and their role in the future development of humanity. He has designed and taught personal development programs for businesses, and been a popular public speaker.
Early Life and Education
As part of my graduate school (education/life planning) search methodology (view here) I am reading about people that work / or write in areas that I find interesting. You can find a list (a work in progress) of these people in the people index (view here)
I have completed or worked on the majority of the phases identified in the search methodology, namely phases 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The two remaining phases that need more time now are phases 2 (Research the Bios of authors, professors, practitioners, and researchers that work in the fields that interest me) and 3 (recommended/ accredited programs by organizations, associations, accreditation orgs that interest me).
As part of phase 2, I am now looking at biographies. I will start by posting an article about Peter Russell, he is one of these authors that interest me. Stay tuned.
Later on I may post articles on organisations that interest me, you can find the organisations that interest me in the Related Links page (view here)
I decided to spare you reading about my education plans, this is one of the last articles I will publish on this topic, mainly because things are clearer now in terms of grad school and other development and advancement plans. I thought about my graduate school options for a long time, a few years actually. I also discussed the topic in this blog, you can find the first article (here) that I posted on this topic. This article was followed by this (requirements) and this (methodology).
Like everything in life, most of these areas are related, these are the tracks I find interesting in terms of grad school, research & practice.
Revised Tracks / Areas of Study:
We all have secrets (things we rather not tell others) due to our need to be accepted and liked by others or due to our fear of retaliation because we’ve gone against the so called ‘norm’. Certainly, no one wants to loose a job or be ridiculed by his coworkers.
For years and years, and years, I kept a few of my fascinations and interests hidden from the world. Besides my closest family, I have kept my life-long interest in everything labeled as ‘UFO’ secret.
I am almost 30 years old now, I started reading on UFOs (Aliens, Extraterrestrials, area 51, Flying Saucers, or whatever you want to call the subject) at the age of 7. Immediately, I was hooked, and started on a journey full of research and astonishing learning.
Wishing you all wellness, happiness, fulfillment and enlightenment
2009 comes with many challenges and hopes
Whatever is to come
Keep on seeking
Wholeness
I took all the philosophy books off the shelves and am now reading and browsing through them. I also continue to research online, and read wikipedia pages on philosophers. I am enjoying this research a lot. I just wish I had more free time.
This article contains links to useful websites.
I’ve always been a thinker, sometimes a compulsive one. As a child, I loved to diagnose, break down, examine, and rebuild, ideas, norms, concepts, traditions etc.. and I never stopped. I was born a thinker. I also believe that we are all born thinkers, however some of us grow out of that interest.
These are the fields of philosophy that I’m interested in:
These are naturopathic schools. As of now, none of these will work for me due to location (not in MN). I am not looking at naturopathy any longer.
These schools can also be found here: http://www.cnme.org/links.html
Psychology always seemed appealing, naturally I’m investigating it as a potential candidate for my grad school. Why am I writing about psychology here? I often aim for sharing my findings with others, that’s why this blog exists, perhaps I could save you some time by offering some info you were looking for.
The collective of the information and lists below are ones I found interesting; not comprehensive or an accurate representation of all that’s out there.
In this article, I first discuss the areas I find interesting, then I go into the salaries for psychologists, then I examine local grad school programs and compare them in a table.. It seems as the MA and PSYD programs at St Thomas are the best fit.. I am waiting for more info on that program from them.
Please make sure you check the comment section as I will be adding more info as it comes there.
To be honest with you, I am worried about the U.S. economy slipping into a depression similar in impact and severity to the great depression of the 1930’s or 1980’s. As things stand today, I am expecting a big economic disaster in main street (as opposed to Wall Street) sometime within the next 6 months in the U.S.
I have worries about the value of the U.S. dollar which is hurting due to inflation, while salaries stand stagnant and more people lose their jobs every day. This coming depression may be worse than the great depression because back then the U.S actually built products and was not billions of dollars in debt to foreign countries.
In light of the economy, I do not feel that spending money or taking loans to attend graduate school is a wise decision, since the U.S. economy is facing a real danger of collapsing.
I will not delve into all the economic news or economic indicators that lead me to my worries. I have been keeping a close watch on the market, jobless rates, freedman economics, Regan economics, the attack on the middle class, the shifting of wealth, the move away from the gold standard, the deregulation in the lending and banking industries, and the free (and unfair) trade policies, etc etc..
To tell you the truth, it is SAD, and very SCARY. But, it’s not all gloom.
I went through all the graduate programs offered by Northwestern College, per my previous article. This article is part of phase 1.2
1. Northwestern College of Chiropractic
Founded in 1941, Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) is a visionary school whose innovative ideas and practices have led, and will continue to lead, generations of chiropractic doctors to the forefront of their profession. Northwestern’s basic sciences, clinical, chiropractic and business education is excellent in preparing students to pass the National Boards and successfully enter clinical practice.
For more than six decades, excellence has been nurtured and inspired at Northwestern College of Chiropractic. The international reputation we have earned has been created in large part by our approach to educating our students.
Northwestern has pioneered an extraordinary and unique clinical experience, with a University public clinic system, more than 150 internship sites in private practice clinics, a range of clinical partnerships with community-based social service agencies, and final term preceptorship opportunities around the world. The University’s public clinic system records more than 72,000 patient visits a year, making Northwestern the largest provider of natural health care services in Minnesota.
Northwestern’s Doctor of Chiropractic program is a full-time day program consisting of more than 4,300 contact hours over 10 trimesters. The University admits new chiropractic students in January and September of each calendar year. Classes are held Monday through Friday.
Chiropractic students at Northwestern may also complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology while enrolled in the chiropractic program. Additional information about the Bachelor of Science degree program is available through the Office of Admissions.
2. Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
The Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MCAOM) is the largest and oldest school in the state of Minnesota offering master’s degree programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Founded in 1990 as the Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies, MCAOM has established itself in the Twin Cities area as a premier provider of education and clinical services in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. MCAOM student interns provide acupuncture and Oriental medicine services in the Edith Davis Teaching Clinic on the University campus, as well as health care clinics and community agencies throughout the metropolitan area.
MCAOM offers two graduate programs leading to the master of acupuncture and master of Oriental medicine degrees. MCAOM also offers an herbal medicine certificate for licensed acupuncture practitioners who want to expand their skills in Chinese herbal medicine.
The master’s degree programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine emphasize the unified understanding of the mind, body and spirit inherent in traditional Chinese medicine. MCAOM has gathered a multi-national faculty committed to academic and professional excellence and to teaching the extensive body of knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective practice. Our graduates have the education and skills necessary to develop a successful practice based on their own personal style.
The curriculum for the Master of Oriental Medicine program provides about 3,000 hours of didactic and clinical instruction in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and related studies such as Tui Na, Tai Ji, Nei Jing, introductory Chinese language skills and practice management. The program takes three years of full-time enrollment to complete.
The curriculum for the Master of Acupuncture program is similar to that of the Oriental medicine program, but does not include herbal studies. This program includes more than 2,300 hours of instruction, taking two and two-thirds years of full-time enrollment to complete.
MCAOM admits new acupuncture and Oriental medicine students into the graduate programs in January and September of each calendar year. Transfer students may be allowed to enter in the Summer trimester, which begins in May.
The Herbal Medicine Certificate program is a part-time program for licensed acupuncturists to develop the skills necessary for the safe and effective practice of Chinese herbal medicine. New students are admitted into the herbal medicine certificate program in September and May.
MCAOM offers two degree programs, leading to the master of acupuncture and the master of Oriental medicine.
I went through all the graduate programs offered Minnesota State University in Mankato, per my previous article.
This article is part of phase 1.2
1. Masters in Health Science
The Department of Health Science offers a Master’s of Science degree in two programs: Community Health and School Health. The Community Health program is designed for the professional interested in Health Promotion in either public, private or voluntary organizations. The Community Health Program also offers an Emphasis in Alcohol and Drug Studies, which allows students to complete alcohol and drug related coursework in their allowed electives.The School Health Program is for licensed teachers seeking advanced study in Health Education. http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/graduate/
2. Clinical Psychology
full time
http://sbs.mnsu.edu/clinicalpsychology/
I went through all the graduate programs offered by the Metropolitan State University, per my previous article.
This article is part of phase 1.2
1. Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A.)
The Master of Arts in Psychology degree provides access to high quality graduate education in psychology to students who are interested in the application of psychology to a variety of community and organizational-related issues. The program’s theoretical orientation requires students to examine the complex relationships among individual, family and community well-being and the impact of the wider environment in which we live and work.
The program emphasizes community-based interventions rather than individualistic models of implementing change. (This is not a clinical or counseling psychology program.) The program’s specialization in community psychology trains people to work with communities and organizations to help them develop, implement and evaluate innovative solutions to social problems. Prevention (rather than treatment) is a primary focus in this program along with empowerment, health promotion, community organizing and community development. Emphasis is placed on interventions that are designed around the needs and strengths of the community, and rooted in the wisdom and work of community members. Additional information about community psychology, including careers and resources, can be found at www.metrostate.edu/cps/psych/grad/whatis.html.
Desired Program Outcomes
The goal of the psychology master’s program is to provide students with an opportunity for both breadth and depth in an area of particular relevance to them. Students graduating from this program will have attained the following:
* an advanced understanding of the science and practice of psychology;
* an understanding of the intersection of race, class and gender issues and psychological theory;
* the ability to apply psychological principles to issues of concern in communities and organizations;
* skills and knowledge to assist in their work with communities and groups to create and sustain healthy settings;
* the ability to assess the impact of interventions;
* the ability to be critical consumers of the existing social science and psychological literature;
* the ability to pursue an in-depth study of the topic and community of most interest to the student; and
* the ability to independently conduct relevant applied research.
Source: www.metrostate.edu
I went through all the graduate programs offered by the The College of Saint Scholastica, per my previous article.
This article is part of phase 1.2
1. Master of Arts in Health Information Management
The Health Information Management (HIM) discipline is focused on ensuring the integrity of information resources and assuring the confidentiality of that information. HIM professionals have historically focused on information in paper-based form and are now engaged within the computer-based world of health care to support the entire spectrum of users of health care information.
HIM professionals team with technology professionals and collaborate with physicians, nurses, clinicians, and administrators in developing and data collection and reporting systems. The outcome is accessible pertinent information for these health care professionals to use in patient care, education, administration, and research.
Program Description
The HIM graduate program is structured to facilitate the career advancement of practicing Health Information Management professionals. The program emphasizes quality health care data as the foundation for organizational information and knowledge management systems.
The curriculum focuses on emerging frameworks for creating integrated health care information, data management and decision support systems. It is specifically designed to prepare professionals to thrive in a technology-supported and information-driven health care environment.
This advanced education prepares the HIM professional for responsibilities in areas such as health care data resources administration, health care data security oversight, strategic and operational information resource planning, clinical data analysis, information systems development and implementation.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the Health Information Management program at The College of St. Scholastica, the graduate will be able to:
* Integrate advanced knowledge and skills in health care data and information management.
* Evaluate, select and implement information technologies to manage health care data resources.
* Leverage health care information to drive integrated clinical and administrative decision-making, strategic planning and outcomes management.
* Take the leadership role in establishing an organizational culture that embraces the ethical use of confidential information and information technologies.
* Apply effective communication skills and strategies in interactions with multidisciplinary and multi-facility professionals.
* Assume increasingly challenging administrative and leadership positions in complex provider organizations and related entities in the health care arena.
* Thrive professionally in a practice environment that is undergoing fundamental change.
The program is offered in a distance learning format which allows professionals to maintain their current employment status while enhancing their knowledge and skills. The HIM program can be completed in two years with two to three courses per semester and two one-week on-campus intensives in a retreat-like setting, starting and ending the program on-campus. The student has the option of attending one of several sessions offered throughout the year in Minnesota or in California.
2. Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy
The purpose of occupational therapy is to help individuals achieve a maximum level of independent living. Occupational therapy is needed when an individual’s ability to live independently, to care for personal needs, and to participate in work, school, family and community life is disrupted by illness or injury. Occupational therapists also provide support for wellness and prevention concerns. Program faculty have a keen interest to respond to the needs unique to rural practice and explore alternative service delivery models.
Program Description
I went through all the graduate programs offered by the St. Thomas, per my previous article.
This article is part of my grad school search, phase 1.2
1. Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology
The Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology is designed to prepare students for licensure in Minnesota as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). As a general counseling psychology training program, the M.A. introduces students to a variety of psychological theories and techniques. The program requires successful completion of a minimum of 48 semester credits of study and a comprehensive examination.
The core M.A. course of study prepares students to work as counselors in a variety of mental health, counseling and human service settings. Graduates may sit for the national and state exams in counseling and be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to practice independently.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to research the field and be aware of licensing and employment options.
http://www.stthomas.edu/academics/programs/default.html
I went through all the graduate programs offered by the College of St. Catherine, per my previous article.
This article is part of phase 1.2
1. Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies (MAHS)
The Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies (MAHS) is an innovative graduate program that invites individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to study the philosophy, science and art of the holistic model of health and healing.
I went through all the graduate programs offered by the U, per my previous article. These are captions from the U’s website describing the ones that I am considering, even if a little. This article is part of phase 1.2
I will select finalists based on likability and suitability:
1. Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics
The biochemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics program focuses on an explanation at the molecular level of the structures and processes that occur in living organisms. In the broadest sense, the program encompasses the chemistry, physics, and biology of living systems. Included is the study of the structure and function of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates), enzyme catalysis, metabolic pathways, bioenergetics, and the biochemical nature of genetic information storage and transmission, as well as the control, regulation, and integration of these processes. The program has four areas of emphasis: regulatory biochemistry, molecular biology, microbial biotechnology, and molecular biophysics. All students are expected to demonstrate a minimum level of competence in these areas but emphasize that area most related to their thesis project. The program involves faculty from the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, as well as many faculty members from several other departments in the College of Biological Sciences, Medical School, Institute of Technology, and College of Veterinary Medicine.
I make a good living with my I.T. career. I do like the I.T. field and have advanced well in this field since I graduated from college; In fact I would recommend this field to anyone I do like my current job as well, I honestly cannot complain about my job and be fair.
A couple years ago you would’ve found me exclusively researching graduate school programs related to IT Management. But, my passion for knowledge and expansion along with my interest in physics, biology, chemistry, anthropology, medicine, philosophy, and pondering humanity and our existence got strengthened recently due to a few life events, now these diverse interests of mine are influencing my graduate school research.
I was considering an I.T. Management/MBA degree. Now I find myself broadening my horizons looking at degrees that combine my lifelong passions, my childhood passions.
Again, I have to emphasize that I do like my current job, the IT career and that field of work in general. I love the benefits of working in I.T. Having said that, I find myself reading and seeking things other than I.T. in my free time, I can’t say why but possibly because I want to ‘diversify’ and broaden my mind and satisfy my thirst for knowledge in these other areas of interest. Having said that, I find myself seeking a more meaningful interaction with people in a way where I could offer life-changing tools.
I don’t know what graduate / or undergraduate degree to pursue now, I don’t know what the degree will be called, or if one even exists. How do I know what degrees to look for? Maybe the question should be, what are my passions? Another question should be, which passions should remain as hobbies/interests and which ones could be taken further into graduate education, a career, and future publications? More questions come to mind like is it worth the cost? Can I give up working on computers and the internet and being so connected to the world via the internet? etc..
I’ve always been a kind of person that likes to know a little about a lot of things, and often like to know a lot about a lot of things. I also liked to ponder larger issues. This explains why my interests are varied and why I’m not just a pure I.T. guy or just a researcher or just an artist or handy man, an entrepreneur, or just one of anything..
I think humans should be broad and should know and do a lot of different things. Specializing and branding yourself with one label can be restrictive to your abilities, talents and full potential.
Here’s a list of my life-long passions, based on my present memory, if you care to read it:
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