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Course Overview

This class explores the history of Curanderismo, the usage of medicinal herbs, remedies, rituals, and instruments of healing used in traditional medicine. The class hosts speakers from throughout the country and other parts of the world including internationally known curanderos and herbalists specialized in this type of medicine which give lectures, carry out exercises for community members to learn and practice traditional healing rituals and conduct afternoon workshops (optional).

Students will explore an integrative approach to traditional medicine and will have the opportunity to examine demonstrations that incorporate Curanderismo with various traditional and holistic health techniques.

Guest speakers will include researchers in the field and healers from the US and Mexico.

There is an person two-week class (section 005) starting on June 13, 2022 and a live-online class (section 006) that starts on July 12, 2022.

 

What You'll Learn

  • Explain the concept of traditional Mexican folk healing in Mexico, the American southwest and other countries
  • Compare different classic methods of traditional medicine with communities of different backgrounds
  • Examine fundamental elements involved in the temazcal ceremonies from Mexico and New Mexico
  • Discuss the meaning and demonstrate spiritual/energetic rituals in Curanderismo
  • Address the inclusion and diversity of traditional healing from different cultures and age groups
  • Outline the effects of celebrating Day of the Dead to commemorate the soul of the deceased and how grief can be addressed through this ritual

 

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for all community members interested in the Hispanic traditional medicine of Mexico, the American southwest and other countries.

Additional Information

Upon request CEUs (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded as well as a certificate of completion upon successful completion and participation in the course.

The presenters and topics of course are subject to change.

Prerequisites

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University requires proof of vaccination to both credit and non-credit students attending the in-person class in June held on Main Campus as well as wearing a mask inside all buildings. Every class attendee will be required to provide proof of vaccination on the first day of classes in order to remain in the class for the two weeks. 

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Type
Partner Affiliate
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:10AM to 12:40PM
Dates
Jun 12, 2023 to Jun 23, 2023
Schedule
Contact Hours
45.0
Location
  • Anthropology Building
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $350.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 09, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 09, 2023
Instructors
Section Notes

This is an in-person, 2 week course. Your registration includes a $50 materials fee which covers expenses including admission to the Botanical Gardens and materials for demonstrations.

For additional questions or more information: curanderismo@unm.edu

Type
Partner Affiliate Live Online
Days
T, W, F
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 11, 2023 to Jul 28, 2023
Type
Partner Affiliate Live Online
Days
T, W, F
Time
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 11, 2023 to Jul 28, 2023
Schedule
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $300.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2023
Instructors
Section Notes

This live online 3-week course offers knowledge of traditional medicine without border, Curanderismo in the Southwest and Mexico, involving medicinal herbs and rituals; medicinal plants for women; medicinal plants of the Southwest; ceremonial use of the sweat lodge (temazcal); energetic cleansings (limpias); preparing tinctures and microdosis using medicinal plants; traditional healing during covid pandemic times; healing grief through the Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos, and many more. Guest speakers will include practitioners and researchers in the field of traditional medicine and healers from the US, Mexico and other countries.

UNM Tuition Remission

UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This course is Tuition Remission eligible under Professional Development. For more information, visit the UNM Tuition Remission information page click here.

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