Barbara Goldschmidt, Niamh van van Meines

Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care: Take My Hand

Illustrator: Goldschmidt, James

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The radiant energy in human touch can have a powerful therapeutic effect for those who are elderly, ill or dying. Explaining the benefits, practicalities and research behind touch therapy, this book teaches a simple hand massage sequence for all carers looking for an effective way to support and connect with a family member, friend or patient.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 314g
• ISBN-13: 9781848190733
• ISBN-10: 1848190735
• Artikelnr.: 33765936

Autorenporträt

Barbara Goldschmidt is a writer, researcher and licensed massage therapist. She has taught at health care facilities, community centers and in the massage therapy program at Swedish Institute, a college of health sciences in New York City. She has been active in the field of integrative health care for over 30 years. Her website can be visited at www.elementaltouch.org. Niamh van Meines is a nurse practitioner, currently self employed as a nurse consultant. She is a skilled clinical leader and educator in oncology, homecare, hospice and palliative care. She is also a licensed massage therapist and teaches massage therapy students about career development in end of life care.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. Part 1. A Sense of Connection. 1. Your Radiant Sea. 2.
Sharing the Benefits of Touch. 3. The Body as Particles and Waves. 4. A
Tangible Spirit. Part 2. Focusing Your Touch. 5. Physical and Energetic
Qualities of the Hand. 6. Before You Begin: Observing Best Practices. 7.
Elements of a Session. 8. A Hand Massage Sequence. 9. At a Glance: The
Sequence and Reminders. Part 3: The Reality of Practicing. 10. Ten
Challenges to Sharing Touch. 11. Adapting for Different Needs. 12.
Comforting Touch in End of Life Care. Resources. References. Index.