We hosted our Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week on May 8 from 10 am - 2 pm. As a part of Nurse's Week, a BBQ luncheon was hosted on the same level of the hospital which meant there were many people to engage with while they waited for their food.  The day saw 34 sessions offered, valuable connections made with staff and volunteers, and a great opportunity to bring awareness of Therapeutic Touch to the masses.  Incredible, just incredible. What an awesome group of volunteers.
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  TTAW 2024 - May 9 - North McIntyre Recreation Centre - Wow, what a great day!  We were honored to host 14 attendees and had 5 practitioners at our event today.  Five TT sessions were provided and all were relaxed and happy folks.  So much challenge for people these days, it was an opportunity to stress how important it is to take time out and look after yourself!  Also, we chatted about how we ALL have innate wisdom to heal (activate our inner healer) and that TT supports this process in so many ways (expedites healing, calms the nervous
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April is our SPRING FLING fundraising month. Let's get creative and sow the seeds to continue growing a healthy network. We are still recovering from a deficit last year and have set the intention to balance the budget. We need your help. Plan a fun Branch activity, a solo or family activity anytime during the month of April. Send your collective or individual donation to the office. You may indicate how you would like your donation put so the money is guaranteed to be spent on what you choose. Thank you in advance for your participation and support.
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On October 30, Alison Cooke introduced Megan Hamilton’s class to the world of energy and healing. She provided several experiential exercises for the students to feel their own energy field and that of a partner, and to experience the power of grounding. Short meditations allowed the students to experience the benefits of being centered and grounded while working in healthcare. Here are some feedback statements from students – they show that balance is important – taking time for yourself reduces stress and stepping outside yourself to help others does too. “This lecture showed me there is more to life than
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On July 15, 2023, Shirley Boon and Deb Brear enjoyed a wonderful day with  six individuals from the surrounding areas of North Bay, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Utterson.  It is a pleasure and honour to bring more awareness and knowledge of TT to others in our communities.  We always learn from each other.  The feedback was positive. Some comments: “I feel good about working with friends and family to get started.”; “Very helpful.  I will be working on this everyday, also on myself and my family.” “I understand the principles and feel comfortable working with people.”
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  On March 25, 2023 Deb Brear and Shirley Boon taught five enthusiastic students the Foundations of Therapeutic Touch. One student travelled all the way from Smooth Rock Falls, a 7-hour drive to attend. It was a very rewarding day.  A couple of comments from the day: “A wonderful day learning and being with others eager to learn TT.  Great meditations. Practicums were excellent.  Much gratitude to the teachers and to the Founders of TT. Thank you”. “They made me feel much more confident in doing a session.  I loved their approach, making it simple to understand and direct.”
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