Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is promoting well-being in the community with a Foundations of Therapeutic Touch workshop on Sat., Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Therapeutic Touch is a holistic, evidence-based practice that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being. The purpose of this workshop is to explain the concepts and practice of Therapeutic Touch, allowing time for hands-on practice.
The workshop is open to the public. Participants must complete mandatory self-directed education prior to class and must attend the entire workshop session to receive credit.
Workshop instructors are Holly Major, NP, MSN, QTTT, an adult nurse practitioner and the Therapeutic Touch Coordinator for Griffin Hospital, and Anita Jain, MSN, MS, CCRN-K, QTTP, the Administrative Nursing Supervisor with Griffin Hospital. Both have been teaching Therapeutic Touch since 2000 and are qualified instructors through Therapeutic Touch International Associates, the international association of Therapeutic Touch.
Cost for the public is $100, payable by check or cash prior to workshop, which includes all class materials. Any public attendee that becomes a Griffin Hospital volunteer and gives 50 hours of service can defer receiving their completion certificate and receive a refund. Griffin Health employees and current volunteers can register for free.
The deadline to enroll is Nov. 7. For more information, or to enroll, contact Wendy Farrington at 203-732-7434 or wfarrington@griffinhealth.org.
Griffin offers Therapeutic Touch to its patients as a way to reduce stress and promote healing. This training program is part of Griffin’s ongoing effort to transform healthcare by not only treating illness, but also helping people stay healthy. Griffin actively empowers individuals to play an active role in their health and wellbeing by providing them with information, tools and support to prevent, or proactively manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression and stress.