From the Heart Through the Hands

From the Heart Through the Hands by Dawn Nelson is a revised and updated edition published by Findhorn Press on September 15, 2001. This 192-page book offers a blend of practical advice, true stories, and essential information aimed at enhancing the ability to communicate effectively through touch. It explores the physical and psychosocial benefits of skilled touch, particularly for individuals who are confined, elderly, or ill, and provides insights into using touch as a means of communication with those living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
Readers will find a comprehensive guide that addresses the needs of various caregivers, including massage-therapy students, healthcare professionals, and family members. The book emphasizes the importance of hands-on comfort and healing, presenting a holistic approach that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. With its focus on healing and touch, this edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and practice of effective communication through touch.
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This revised and updated edition presents a combination of practical advice, true stories, and invaluable information for those who want to increase their ability to communicate more consciously and effectively through touch. The physical and psychosocial benefits of skilled touch for the confined, elderly, and ill are elucidated, providing the reader with a greater understanding of how to use touch as a tool to communicate with individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Massage-therapy students, doctors, nurses, nursing home and extended care facility workers, chaplains, social workers, grief counselors, and all volunteer and family caregivers will benefit from this physical, emotional, and spiritual guide to hands-on comfort and healing.
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