Course curriculum

    1. Nice to meet you!

    2. Introducing Your Guides

    3. Navigating the Course

    4. Course Details

    5. Course Outline

    6. Course Learning Intentions

    7. Join the Community

    8. Questions? Ask Away!

    9. Important Note

    1. Module 1 Overview

    2. Benefits of Gentle Touch

    3. Ward on Benefits of Gentle Touch

    4. Timeline of Challenges

    5. Changes Toward Death Chart

    6. Navigating Conversations

    7. Empathy vs Sympathy

    8. Tips for Compassionate Communication

    9. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Module 2 Overview

    2. Your Presence Matters

    3. Time to Reflect: Presence

    4. Importance of Consent

    5. When to get Consent

    6. Verbal Consent Before Session

    7. Helpful Phrases for Ensuring Consent and Safety

    8. Doctor's Approval

    9. Cautions and Contraindications

    10. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Module 3 Overview

    2. Preparing for the Session

    3. Pre-Session Checklist

    4. Positioning

    5. Adjusting Hospital Bed

    6. Pressure and Techniques

    7. Techniques: Scalp Demo

    8. Techniques: Forearm with Oil

    9. Techniques: Low Leg Demo

    10. Techniques: Feet Demo

    11. Activity: Practice Techniques!

    12. Signs to Watch For

    13. Closing the Session

    14. Finishing Up with Client

    15. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Module 4 Overview

    2. Introduction to Aromatherapy - Definition and Background

    3. Mechanisms of Action

    4. Get the Psychopomp - A short skit by Anne-Marie Keppel

    5. Aromatherapy - Common Uses in Palliative Care

    6. Delivery and dosing

    7. Aromatherapy and Safety Considerations

    8. Scents That Make Sense by David Malone

    9. Evidence: Aromatherapy and End-of-Life Care

    10. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Module 5 Overview

    2. The importance of caring for yourself

    3. Boundaries as Self-Care for Gentle Touch Practitioners

    4. Personal rituals - Nurturing Yourself Before, During, and After a Gentle Touch Session

    5. Before meeting with clients: Caring for yourself

    6. During client care: Caring for yourself

    7. After meeting with clients: Caring for yourself

    8. Support Practices for Companioning

    9. Tending to personal grief

    10. Module 5 Quiz

About this course

  • $425.00
  • 78 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Learn how to offer Gentle Touch to your clients with care and confidence.

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