CARE PROVIDER STRESS – EMOTIONAL STRESS

CARE PROVIDER STRESS – EMOTIONAL STRESS

What makes a care provider susceptible to emotional stress? Consider that words and by extension, stories, are like tuning forks. They carry a sound and a vibration which is felt by the speaker, the listener and the witness. Dr. Emoto, a Japanese scientist, introduced...
REIKI FAQs including BENEFITS

REIKI FAQs including BENEFITS

What is Reiki? Reiki is a complementary, non-invasive Japanese technique promoting a state of deep relaxation.  In this state, the body moves toward balance and better function. The practitioner is a conduit for Reiki or “universal energy” which is offered...
STRESS FAQs and the BODY

STRESS FAQs and the BODY

What is stress? Stress is defined as the body’s response to demands or pressures. These demands or pressures are known as stressors. Stressors can be internal or external, of our own making or thrust upon us, like deadlines at work. Stressors can be both positive and...
REFLEXOLOGY FAQs including BENEFITS

REFLEXOLOGY FAQs including BENEFITS

What is Reflexology? It is not a tissue massage as a massage targets muscles and tendons. Reflexology is a complementary technique. It is a non-invasive, hands-on technique using gentle to moderate finger pressure to stimulate reflex points on the feet and/or hands....
PMR MEDITATION – RELAX the BODY

PMR MEDITATION – RELAX the BODY

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Meditation VS Guided Meditation   A PMR meditation differs significantly from a guided meditation. A PMR meditation relaxes the body to relax the mind. A guided meditation relaxes the mind to relax the body.   Sometimes...