Learn the Healing Powers of Therapeutic Touch

Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, is promoting well-being in the community with a two-day Foundations of Therapeutic Touch workshop on Fri., March 6 and Fri., March 27 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an energy healing technique that is derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands. It has been taught to thousands of healthcare professionals and can help reduce pain and anxiety, expedite healing, and increase overall feelings of well-being.

The purpose of this Basic Level TT Workshop is to explain the concepts and practice of TT, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. Participants must attend both workshop sessions to receive credit. The workshop is open to the public and there are no prerequisites to attend.

The workshop instructor, Holly Major, NP, MSN, QTTT, is an adult nurse practitioner and the TT Coordinator for Griffin Hospital. Major has been teaching TT since 2000 and is a qualified TT instructor through Therapeutic Touch International Associates, the international association of Therapeutic Touch.

The fee for the workshop is $100, and includes all class materials. The deadline to enroll is Feb. 28. For more information, or to enroll, contact Laura Howell at 203-732-7466 or lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

Griffin offers TT 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.