Physiological pathways of mind-body communication
Lines of evidence for mind-body communication
Implications for stress management and optimal wellness
Methods for supporting immune function
Psychoneuroimmunology and conditioning of immune function
How relationships and life events affect health outcomes
Relationship passages and health (marriage, separation, divorce, spousal death)
Social interaction and health outcomes
Effects of short-term stress on health (exams, tax time, project deadlines)
Effects of long-term health on stress (caregiving for ill family members, chronic job stress)
Evaluating the stress impact with patients
Evaluating your own stress as a health professional
Designing a plan to improve health outcomes
