Learn about the power of touch to bring comfort and dignity to patients at the end of life.
My guest Elizabeth Erbrecht is a massage therapist and end-of-life doula who specializes in touch and massage for the dying. We’ll talk about the importance of touch for all of us and especially for patients at the end of life. Elizabeth shares information from her guide book Nurturing Touch for the Dying and how to get comfortable touching our dying patients. Learn more at her website:
This episode includes:
- The importance of touch for human survival and wellbeing
- The common fears of touching dying patients
- How to use touch to support a dying loved one in a gentle, safe way
- What to consider before using essential oils on a dying patient
- “Safe zones” for initiating touch with patients
- Why the ability to be present is essential for the power of touch
- How simple touch can help people relax and let go during the active dying process
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Elizabeth’s website
- Nurturing Touch for the Dying Guide Book
- Interview with Malynda Cress
- Spiritual Journeys in Chronic Illness Course
- Art of Dying Author Series with Karen Wyatt MD – September 6, 2019 – Open Center, NYC
- Workshop: Earth Lessons for the Soul – September 7, 2019 – Open Center, NYC
- Beautiful Dying Expo – November 2-3, 2019, San Diego CA
- Join the team at Patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it)
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