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A Pilot Study of the Experience of Participating in a Therapeutic Touch Practice Group

Theresa Moore, RN, MScN

The Centre for Movement Disorders, tmooremscn{at}rogers.com

Brigid Ting, RAc, BSN, MEd

Richmond Addiction Services

Maria Rossiter-Thornton, RN

Private Practice

This pilot study explored the experience of participating in a Therapeutic TouchTM practice group. A qualitative descriptive-exploratory method was used, involving 12 members of practice groups in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. Analysis of the data using an extraction-synthesis process yielded four themes: (a) learning with others through sharing and hands-on experience is valued; (b) connecting with a network of supportive relationships that sustain self and Therapeutic Touch practice; (c) comfort–discomfort arising with self, others, or ideas; and (d) meaningful changes emerge while experiencing group energy and Therapeutic Touch. The findings expand current knowledge about the positive aspects of participating in practice groups and provide a beginning understanding of member discomfort, which had not been previously reported. This knowledge will be useful to Therapeutic Touch organizations, practice group leaders, and group members. It will also guide health care agencies and practitioners of other healing modalities who may be considering establishing practice groups.

Key Words: Therapeutic Touch • practice group • experience

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 26, No. 3, 161-168 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010108316883
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