Griffin Hospital in Derby offers Therapeutic Touch workshop

Holly Major, NP, MSN, QTTT, Therapeutic Touch coordinator for Griffin Hospital, will conduct a two-day Basic Level Therapeutic Touch workshop in April. /Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is offering a two-day Basic Level Therapeutic Touch workshop from 4-8 p.m. April 20 and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 for individuals interested in learning about this healing method.

Therapeutic Touch is an energy healing technique 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.

Fee for the workshop is $100, and includes all class materials. The deadline to enroll is April 6. 

For more information, or to enroll, contact Laura Murphy, 203-732-7466 or lkmurphy@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.