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: 15. November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 314g
• ISBN-13: 9781848190733
• ISBN-10: 1848190735
• Artikelnr.: 33765936

Autorenporträt

Barbara Goldschmidt and Niamh van Meines, illustrated by James Goldschmidt

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.