The three Guelph Branches participated in the annual Transformational Wellness Fair in Guelph on April 29th, 2017. There were over 25 holistic practitioners participating and we felt very privileged to be among them. It was a very well attended successful event. We had the opportunity of providing about 27 Therapeutic Touch Sessions throughout the day and introducing the community to Therapeutic Touch.
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On March 28 Crystal Hawk gave a talk on “TT for Self-Care” to the Al Green Sculpture Studio where she had been a member for 15 years. This was an early CARE150 Therapeutic Touch Awareness week event since she will be in Vancouver presenting at the BC TT Network Conference during that week. Eighteen members attended including several retired medical personnel, a doctor, a dentist and two nurses. Each of those attending received a 6-page information TT book explaining the modality. The members took part in some exercises to learn unruffling and its uses, energized cotton, and saw a demonstration
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On Monday, March 6, Alison Cooke, RT, presented the first of a four part series on Self-Care with Therapeutic Touch to a group of caregivers with the Heart of Hastings Hospice. The series will continue with monthly sessions to teach them to use simple techniques from Therapeutic Touch to bring peace and calm into their difficult life journey. The Heart of Hastings hospice provides patients and their families with supportive, compassionate care within their own homes, in nursing or retirement homes, and also at their Residential Hospice located in Madoc. They serve the Municipalities of Centre Hastings, Marmora and Lake, Tweed,
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On Feb. 22, 2017 The Whitby TTNO Branch gave a presentation to about 15 members of the Huntington Society of Canada- Durham Support Group. Four members of the Whitby Branch attended. Our presentation included a brief introduction to Therapeutic Touch through the KoKreative DVD and a discussion focussing on its role in integrative medicine. Afterward a demonstration was given with short Therapeutic Touch sessions offered to all interested participants. “After the treatments many people said they felt more calm, relaxed and happier. Positivity is something we can all use more of, so thank you for that.” One lady felt improvement
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The Whitby branch visited the Wellness and Parents Group at the Oshawa location of Carea Community Health Centre on Thursday February 2. The majority of women had attended one of our previous presentations so only a brief talk was needed. A guided meditation was followed by Therapeutic Touch sessions for each of the women. The women felt grateful to be heard, listened to, and taken care of. Two women felt improvement with headaches. One woman with anxiety felt relaxed and comforted after her session.
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On November 16, 2016, the TTNO Guelph Branch gave a presentation about Therapeutic Touch (TT) to the Pine Meadows Retirement Community in Belwood, Ontario. Residents learned about the benefits of Therapeutic Touch. Elizabeth Rock, a long time TT practitioner, and her husband, gave testimony about the benefits of TT. Elizabeth, who now lives in the Pine Meadows Retirement Community, gave Therapeutic Touch to both humans and horses for many years! Pictured here are Judy Busch, Sue Anderson, Mimi Craig and Elizabeth Rock.
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The students of Saint Joseph High School’s Grade 11 Health Care class in Renfrew had an opportunity to learn about a complementary therapy when Recognized Teacher, Pat Tamosetis, introduced them to Therapeutic Touch®. Students learned about the background of TT, the effects of TT, and how TT can help for stress management. After participating in a short session, several students remarked on the positive experience and expressed interest in learning more. They found the practice to be beneficial and challenging, as many had never heard of this type of therapy. Pat’s enthusiasm and passion for Therapeutic Touch inspired the students
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Several TTNO members manned a booth at the Health & Wellness Expo at the Elliot Community Center in Guelph on October 13th. Ann Kirwin [in photo], Val Morrell, Martha Hoey, and Barb Andrews assisted with sessions as well as passing along Therapeutic Touch information to all those interested in TT.
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On Sunday, July 24, Paula Neilson and Joseph McAleer gave a Therapeutic Touch presentation and demonstration at the Alzheimer Fundraiser Barbecue in Morningside Park, Toronto. They gave Therapeutic Touch sessions to two Volunteers who said that they felt more elaxed after the sessions. Afterwards, everyone was taught how to do the Hand-Heart Connection©. They enthusiastically practiced this new technique on each other.
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Nancy Hall RN, at Bethell House/ Hospice Wellington, and Arlene Cugelman RN, volunteer at Hospice Simcoe, presented "A Gentle Touch - Integrating Therapeutic Touch into Hospice Palliative Care" at The Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) 2016 conference, "Putting the Pieces Together - Collaborating for Quality Hospice Palliative Care in Ontario", held in Richmond Hill April 17-19. Those present reflected a cross section of the health care field with front line workers and volunteers from LTC and hospice alike. Other areas represented - clinical educator, bereavement counsellor, administration, and volunteer co-ordinator. Engagement was excellent with many staying well beyond the hour
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