Learn Therapeutic Touch at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Holly Major, Therapeutic Touch coordinator for Griffin Hospital, will conduct a two-day workshop March 6 and 27./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is promoting well-being in the community with a two-day Foundations of Therapeutic Touch workshop from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. March 6 and 27.

Therapeutic Touch is an energy healing technique derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands. 
It has been taught to thousands of health care 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; 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. Deadline to enroll is Feb. 28. For more information or to enroll contact Laura Howell, 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 health care 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.
The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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