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Caring for Our Elders Through Touch
... years ago, I was nervous around clients like Mary, because communication is so important to the therapist-client relationship. In a case ... and held one of her hands so she could feel some comfort and caring. After a moment, I gently applied cream to her hand and began massaging. ...
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Quality Communication
... unrelated; using humor; stroking your partner with a caring remark (“I understand this is difficult for you”); making it clear ...
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A Softer, Lighter Mind-Body
... or reflect on her experiences. “There’s a lot of communication about how they’re feeling,” Khebreh says. “As with most ... person without being a very nurturing person anyway.” Caring for the Caregiver With breast cancer, as with any life-threatening ...
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Comfort Touch
... a greater understanding of the importance of non-verbal communication and how to respond not only to the physiological needs of the ... interacting with others, whether through physical touch, a caring presence or a conversation with a friend. While it can be used to ease ...
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The Power of Touch
... messages by the mass media; on the other hand, the caring pediatrician is afraid someone might look askance at her planting a kiss ... norms inhibit this most basic form of human interaction and communication. Despite our supposedly enlightened attitudes, we Americans are ...
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Seated Massage
... to the brain, causing the client to faint.) Communication — Often clients will relax immediately, closing their eyes. ... the client. The individual is assured by the respectful and caring attitude you convey by your presence. Take a few moments before each ...
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Massage as a Wellness Strategy
... you to trust her or his judgment--it comes from a place of caring. This is a hectic world. None of us has time or money to throw ... Tags: Ruth Werner Wellness Communication Healthcare ...
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Grief and Degrief, Part 3
... their grief, and hear what they are saying. 4. Feel someone caring about them. 5. See that they are being focused upon. 6. Practice self-expression. 7. Find relief in their communication. 8. Witness being seen. 9. Feel vulnerable, yet safe. In ...
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The Hidden Patient
... cognitive impairment of recall, reasoning ability, and communication skills can lead to severe mood swings, combativeness, and verbal ... But Logsdon says, “Even in the best circumstances, caring for a family member with dementia is time and labor intensive. ...
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Growing Old with Massage
... often remain starved for the nourishment that comes through caring, attentive touch and skin-to-skin human contact. Massage and touch ... Ill, July, 1995. Battagin, Jeannie, CMT. Personal Communication, 1997. Montague. Tags: Geriatric ...