![]() This can result in the patient showing signs of energy overdose–anxiety, irritability, pain, shock.Īttention Getting The practitioner uses TT as a means of gaining attention, rather than of helping another being. Spacing Out The practitioner becomes so enchanted by the feel of the energy that she/he forgets the receiver. Fear inhibits the intent to help, and ignores a universal source of aid. Holding Back “Protecting the receiver from you” stems from self-doubt and inexperience. It stresses both practitioner and receiver. This can involve taking on another’s problems, judging, and imposing advice. Smothering The feeling of being totally responsible for another’s health does not recognize the being’s own path, nor the role of universal energy. We do not help another by becoming sick ourselves. Taking on Another’s Problems (Falling into the Field) Falling into the pain and/or emotions of the receiver, abandons the self. Projection of outcome, whether positive or not, takes the practitioner away from the moment of power: NOW. Inner stillness and awareness of wholeness have little chance of gaining strength. For example, allowing the thought that “there is little hope for improvement in this situation” to govern, limits the practitioner’s work. ![]() Projection The practitioner anticipates field response rather than working with the actual conditions. Transference “You remind me of someone else, so I’ll treat you like I did that person.” In judging this way, the practitioner ignores information from the field and does not treat the individual. ![]() Some of the traps that can affect our ability to come to a quiet focus and to stay centered are:Īll of the above reduce the inner quiet, compassion, focus on helping the receiver, awareness of wholeness and universal order, and ability to follow the essential inner knowing or guidance.Īttachment to Outcome The desire to produce visible results increases the practitioner’s anxiety, while reducing respect for and recognition of the receiver’s own path and timing (see “Detachment from Outcome”).ĭoubting “Will I be able to feel anything?” “Am I doing it right?” “Is this really helping?” Doubt wastes energy so the practitioner may feel very tired after trying to do a TT treatment. Part of this process is learning to recognize and overcome thoughts and conditions that pull us off center. We become more effective in using Therapeutic Touch as we develop the ability to stay centered for longer periods of time. In this study, cardiac patients receiving TT showed significantly greater decrease in anxiety (measured by the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Scale) than those receiving mimic TT in which the external movements were done without centering and intent. In her 1982 doctoral dissertation, Janet Quinn examined the effects of TT and mock TT. Dora Kunz says, “The healer must feel whole and centered within…the healer projects energy toward the patient to stimulate his or her own healing power…the healer channels the healing force which consists of compassion and order” (Krieger & Kunz, 1984).Ĭentering is an essential factor in Therapeutic Touch. This article is based on personal experience, as well as on articles and lectures by Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger, and private tutorials with Merlin Homer.Ĭentering, being in harmony with inner wholeness, is achieved through stillness and quiet. First Published Newsletter of the Nurse Healers Professional Associates, Inc., Vol.
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