Tag Archives: power of touch

How Does Touch Awareness Improve Caregiving and Healthcare?

An interview with Everflowing director and educator Irene Smith, Part Two
Posted on November 25, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Irene Smith, founder and director of Everflowing, an educational program centered around creating a more supportive environment for hospice patients and their healthcare providers. Smith has three decades of experience as an educator and practitioner, focusing primarily on … Continue reading →

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How Important is Touch at the Bedside of the Dying?

An interview with Everflowing director and educator Irene Smith, Part One
Posted on November 18, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Irene Smith, founder and director of Everflowing, an educational program centered around creating a more supportive environment for hospice patients and their healthcare providers. Smith has three decades of experience as an educator and practitioner, focusing primarily … Continue reading →

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 How to Use Touch to Heal From the Loss of a Loved One? An Interview with Travis Sigley

How the power of touch can help those who are grieving and terminally ill
Posted on June 8, 2013 by Julia Michas (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Travis Sigley is the founder of Cuddle Therapy in San Francisco; since 2009, he has run weekly workshops and developed his practice to work one-on-one with clients. While a strong proponent of all types of therapy, Travis realized that the … Continue reading →

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