Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Griffin Hospital to offer soft touch workshop

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering individuals an opportunity to help relieve stress for their loved ones and hospital patients through a Soft Touch workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 20.
Soft Touch is a therapeutic, relaxing and gentle rub that can be given to an individual's hands, feet, or back. 
Griffin Hospital offers the therapy to patients and their caregivers as a way to reduce their anxiety, pain and stress.
Taught by a Griffin Hospital nurse who is also a licensed massage therapist, this basic-level training includes a demonstration of various Soft Touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice. There are no prerequisites to attend the workshop. It is open to the public. 
The workshop cost $25 for the public, but is free to Griffin Hospital employees and volunteers.
Space is limited, so early registration is required. 
Workshop participants may register by contacting Tricia Brister, 203-732-7555 or at tbrister@griffinhealth.org.
The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

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