Massage Therapy
                    Reflexology
                    Acupressure
                 
                    Biofield Therapies
 
                    Art Therapy
                    Music Therapy
 
                    Meditation
                    Guided Imagery
                    Progressive Relaxation
                    Breath Work
                    Prayer
 
                    Horticulture Therapy
                    Aromatherapy
                    Pet Therapy
                   Therapeutic Products
Nature photography: M. Stoughton
“The nervous system scans the territory for signs of threat using the senses.  Doesn’t it make sense that human beings find safety through work with the senses as well?"   
                                                 - Valerie Hartman RN, CHPN, CTRN, founder COL
 
 
Circle of Life
Hospice and Palliative
Massage Workshops
teach about the use of complementary
therapy in
End of Life Care,
from a leader in the field. 
 
Next workshop:
 
Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15, 2012
Blue Ridge Healing Arts Academy
9 Union St. North, Ste. 300
Concord, NC
 
Class size limit: 20
Sign up with Rene Shuford:  704 795 7478
$260.
 
Workshop / Course Outline
 
 
 
End of Life Caregiving Blog:  Caring with Confidence                 www.careconfidently.com
 
To Learn More About Hospice Please Visit and Join This Hospice Caregiving Blog Created With Every Caregiver (Nationwide) in Mind.  Everyone is Welcome to Visit, Contribute, or Download Resources.  Complementary Therapy Tips and Resources  are Shared Monthly.  
 
February 2012 -
Pet Therapy resources are posted in blog spot entitled, "Cold Nose, Warm Heart".
 
Holy Redeemer Hospice Contributors (Philadelphia, Pa)
Two Blogs Posted Weekly:
Terre Mirsch RN, BSN -
Executive Director of Hospice Services
Leanne Billiau MSW, LCSW - Bereavement Coordinator
Ron King MDiv - Spiritual Care and Family Counceling
Patty Ayers - MSW, LCSW - Social Worker / New Jersey Office
Valerie S Hartman RN, CHPN, CTRN - Complementary Therapy Nurse /     
                                                                                           Program Coordinator