Therapeutic Touch – Mindfulness Practice in Action

Therapeutic Touch® is a holistic, evidence-based, integrative therapy that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being in all aspects of the individual: body, emotions, mind and spirit. Developed in the early 1970’s through the pioneering work of Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN, a professor … [Read more...]

Heidi’s Story of Transcendence and Healing and the Role of a Healing Team

In 2011, I learned that I had a brain tumour.  I was facing brain surgery and I was terrified! I began seeing a psychotherapist who also offered me Therapeutic Touch® (TT) sessions.  I was well aware of the serious risks and possible post-op complications with my surgery and prepared for the worst. I also worked hard at managing my fears by … [Read more...]

How to Face Suffering with Compassionate Intent

Therapeutic Touch® is widely recognized as a gift that eases pain and suffering, so common at end of life. To understand and appreciate Therapeutic Touch as a helpful means of easing the experience of those dying, it is important perhaps to reflect on the end of life experience from the perspective of the dying; the context and the dynamic of … [Read more...]