Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 am Lynn Vukosavljevic did a phone presentation for Whitby 55+ Recreation Services, introducing Therapeutic Touch for Self-Care. This was her first phone presentation. She used the TTAW Introductory PowerPoint o guide her talk. Six people attended and several people were very engaged, asking terrific questions. So, the presentation had more of a conversational feel as she was able to address questions as they arose. Her contact person at Whitby 55+ asked if she would be interested in repeating this session in June. She has booked her for a six-week Therapeutic Touch for Self Care Series
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Monday, May 11 at 1:00 pm a Zoom presentation for Oshawa Seniors Community Centre (OSCC55+) was presented by Lynn Vukosavljevic. This was Lynn's first Zoom presentation, so was a big learning curve for her. Twenty-three people attended and asked good questions. Lynn has been asked to come back in June and has booked her for a four-week Therapeutic Touch for Self Care Series, September 18 - October 9.
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In preparation for TTAW, members of the complementary therapy team at Bethell Hospice worked with administration to develop procedures to offer distant TT to clients (both in the residence and in the community), family members and staff. The new program was launched May 11, to coincide with TTAW.    
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This year when Nancy Hall, RT, approached Matthews House Hospice in Alliston about hosting an event during TTAW, as has been done the past two years, it was requested that she hold two events. One would be for volunteers and staff as in past years, and the new one would be an introduction to Therapeutic Touch for their community clients and caregivers. The self-care approach as inspired by Crystal and Alison was perfect. Although there was a small turnout for both, the Community Client Coordinator has shared since that she has had positive feedback from clients. We will be exploring
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The Stratford Branch is a small and very new group, but they are committed to spreading the word about Therapeutic Touch. This year, although they had hoped to do a TTAW session at the Stratford General Hospital, COVID-19 made it such that we had to come up with another idea. Instead, they offered distant TT to the volunteers at Wellspring who wanted to give it a try. Seven volunteers were treated and several had good comments, surprised they actually felt the treatment and that they slept very well that night. Kelly, one of our Branch members, also put a very
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This clinic is held monthly at St. Mark’s United Church, with members of the Whitby TTNO Branch providing Therapeutic Touch. The distant TT clinic began in April.  In May they were able to send out an email reminder of the May clinic. Ten TT practitioners presented distant TT at the clinic held Tuesday, May 5 at 1:00 pm. Tips for receiving a distant Therapeutic Touch session were reviewed over the phone or sent via email. Here are some comments from the initial calls to community members and subsequent feedback via email. “Looking so forward to participating tomorrow. Thank you so
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One of the members of the TTNO Kitchener Branch, Debra B., has been very busy making masks for family, friends and health care workers. Bravo. Keep up the good work Debra! Never doubt that you are making a difference.
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In January, 2020, Malia Ronderos returned to Oaxaca, Mexico, to continue the work she started last year in the cancer unit of the Hospital de la Niñez Oaxaqueña. Malia met with nurses at the hospital again, where she facilitated an introduction to Therapeutic Touch for Self-Care. This workshop was part of International Women’s Day weekend and was delivered to an enthusiastic and caring group of women, who very much look forward to the next presentation in 2021. Malia has started a Facebook group in Spanish in order to stay in touch, raise awareness and build a vibrant community in the region.
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