Category Archives: palliative care

Take Two Placebos and Call Your Energy Healer in the Morning?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by webmaven

I really like Judith Schutz’s posts. They are down to earth, question the nature of accepted beliefs, and stimulate thought. You can find her articles, including the one above at her suite101 profile.

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Treating cancer with energy healing. Interview with Bill Bengston.

Posted on April 5, 2011 by webmaven

Treating cancer with Energy Healing. Interview with Bill Bengston. A very sane approach is advocated by Bill Bengston. This is worth a watch for anyone even remotely (no pun intended) interested in the subject. Treating cancer with Energy Healing (including … Continue reading →

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First Annual Leadership Summit

Posted on March 24, 2011 by webmaven

From our friends at Caregiving.org: Dorland Health will host the first Leadership Summit on May 11, 2011 in Washington DC at the National Press Club for members of the care coordination team to facilitate a cohesive bond between professionals who … Continue reading →

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GWish News and Events

Posted on March 22, 2011 by webmaven

GWish News and Events From our friends at GWish: SUMMER INSTITUTE: Interprofessional Spiritual Care Focus of 2011 Summer Institute, July 25-29 Interprofessional spiritual care—the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients’ spiritual needs in the context of their physical and emotional … Continue reading →

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Hospice, Palliative Care, Bereavement, Caregiving

Posted on March 12, 2011 by webmaven

This is our new look at www.t-g-a.org These are exciting times as we are totally revamping that website as well. We are looking for folks to help us with links, event listings, reviews or in any of a number of … Continue reading →

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Companionship

Posted on February 5, 2011 by webmaven

One should not let a person die alone.  Indeed, in several societies, there are people whose role is to provide this special service.  They are not there in the capacity of ritual mourners, but to act as a companion or … Continue reading →

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