In my early days of learning Therapeutic Touch, I discovered its brilliance and was in awe at the wisdom of its founders, Dolores Krieger, RN, PhD and her mentor, Dora Kunz. It was at a Practice Group meeting in the middle of offering a healing session that I realized quite suddenly that in this simple act of helping another, I felt better – I … [Read more...]
Healing Fatigue
June 29, 2017 by
When you are fatigued that’s it, you’re fatigued. There’s nothing more! In a state of fatigue, you are aware primarily of your inner state of extreme tiredness, which typically results from mental or physical overexertion or perhaps from a chronic condition or illness. Fatigue is marked by a lessening of joy or enthusiasm for something you … [Read more...]
Heidi’s Story of Transcendence and Healing and the Role of a Healing Team
June 15, 2017 by
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
February 17, 2017 by
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...]
Deep Healing is just that – Deep!
May 13, 2015 by
Deep healing is akin to deep listening. To get to the level of healing that’s required to heal trauma in yourself you have to first open to yourself and listen deeply, patiently with compassion and forgiveness. This, deep and active listening, in itself, is a challenge and a particularly trying one for someone who is suffering with post traumatic … [Read more...]
The Healing Space and How to Create It
April 8, 2015 by
To create a healing space is to create the conditions for the possibility of healing to occur. In other words, healing is a state of being, of consciousness, that enables the client to access and engage their own “inner healer” and move towards wholeness, a dynamic state of balance, equanimity and poise. To create this kind of healing space is … [Read more...]
The Inner Self As Light
December 21, 2013 by
During this time of year as we approach the winter solstice on December 21 and the daylight hours grow shorter, our appreciation of and desire for light starts to grow and intensify. This desire to connect with and open to the light creates a wonderful opportunity to practice visualization. Visualizing light during meditation helps us train our … [Read more...]
