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Adapting our methods of touch to meet a person living with dementia where they are is key We need to be confident Play & be OK about getting it wrong sometimes Repair then consider what we might change be curious sit with the person to listen for cues & clues #massage #dementia #MeetMeWhereIAm

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Just done a final tweak on my manual ready for Aromatherapy for Persons Living with Dementia Course in #Bristol next week I'm loving that it's a working 49-pg document that participants can use as a go to interactive manual that will change & grow as they do #massagefordementia #massagetraining #CPD

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Just this! I am always talking about power with as opposed to power over #equality #ImStillHere #inclusion

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Yesterday touch was also about feeling music Mum held my minispeaker as we listened & moved to Shake Your Groove Thing by Peaches & Herb My fingers percussed up mum's arms in time to the music & for a few wonderful minutes we were back in '78 open.spotify.com/track/5o89Bf... #music #dementia #enable

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We were shown a lovely nurturing touch technique @ the recent No One Dies Alone course It's a twist on effleurage can be applied through clothes/blankets & if you think you're going slow enough go slower I've been using it with beautiful responses #massagefordementia #EndOfLife #MeetMeWhereIAm

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This is why I love my job! Seeing a person relax, de-stress, smile, experience peace, makes my heart sing every time If you wish to use therapeutic touch to connect, you can learn all you need in a day massagefordementia.co.uk This is what Lucy said: #massagefordementia #dementia #MeetMeWhereIAm

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A moving meander through thoughts on disruption, sleep/sleeplessness & the difficulty of adapting #change #blog

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Statistics don't convince anybody about racism. Here's what works instead: youtube.com/shorts/DIkda...

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Been ear-reading "The Science of Racism" by @profkeonwest.bsky.social Love your dry wit btw My understanding is meaningful systemic change needs to be policy led by government so tare accountable individually & in organisations to counter embedded #racism #work #hope open.spotify.com/show/0rw8Uww...

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A human stress response. Sometimes we simply need to prioritise where we spend our time and energy I love that Gail provides an audio version too ... I may need to update my blogs with that option .. thanks for the inspiration Gail

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How Relationships Work: Rupture-Repair Cycles. If your family or your organisation or your friendshp or your primary partnership can't get all the way round the cycle (back to Repair - where both parties feel heard after Rupture), then that relationship is emotionally fragile. Trust will be shallow.

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The #dementia care partner’s goal is to communicate "let’s solve this together" rather than "you should know how to do that" or "let me do that for you (because I can do it faster)." https://buff.ly/2KaYsT3 #Alzheimers #DementiaCare

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After a lovely visit with mum yesterday I woke with a #blog in my head watch this space to read my 1st blog of the year "Painting a Portrait" #massagefordmentia #massage #dementia #positivetouch #meetmewhereIam

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Yesterday Touch was about hands but also texture I used make up brushes to paint a story of yesteryear Mum applying her make up in front of the oval mirror using brushes to outline each stage how I watched fascinated as her deft hands expertly blended highlighted toned 🧵1/2 #massagefordementia

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It's not mind over matter or matter over mind It's not all in your mind It's in your mind AND your body All your experiences are biologically laid down in your body which affects your whole being, your whole health your whole self Which is why all health care professionals need to become #holistic

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Overcome barriers to take your therapy service to people living with dementia Sign up for Your Empower Hour for some friendly guidance massagefordementia.co.uk/massage-for-... Sometimes 2 heads are better than 1 to bolster your confidence #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #empower #enable

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I'm just loving the scent of these daffadown-dillies picked from our land #grateful #springisonitsway #hope

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Just in case you missed it last Tuesday Vanessa & I had a lovely blether about therapeutic touch, where to start & respectful approaches Stay tuned after our chat for her beautiful One Healthy Habit mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/th... #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #enable #empower

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🌟 Spaces still available🌟 Book now to avoid disappointment "🙌When words escape us, touch says it all." #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #TherapeuticTouch #bristol #empower #enable #dementiaawareness #DementiaSupport #inclusive #community

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Trust is something that can be hard to build at anytime but when your brain makes it harder to differentiate truth & genuineness it can be even harder Which is where we take time to listen deeply, validate, acknowledge & take heartfelt time to connect

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Have a listen/watch of this, it makes all the difference to follow this approach, a meaningful reflection by @massagefordementia.bsky.social 💜

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Objects can be touchpoints of connection giving context & safety I love how Oran compares a handbag to our smartphone I've heard a woman exclaim, "my whole life is there!" Often something to deal with many a situation or drama. What would we find in your bag? www.hands-ondementia.com/post/dementi...

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Come & reflect with me if you will ... What would you prefer? Presence or invalidation? Enablement or dismissal? Inclusion or rejection? Curiousity or assumptions? www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_Bf... #dementia #empower #communication #connection Have a lovely weekend & if you're caring/working #thankyou

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Good morning to this man, and this man only #bbcqt

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Another to add to my booklist I love the feel of this already! #belonging #book #books

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It's been a really lovely week starting with facilitating a space with kinship carers for the @booktrust.org.uk ,lots of connections, a new book cover (see pinned post... it's gorgeous), the usual meetings & delivering a session on dynamic, trauma sensitive record keeping for @bluecabin.bsky.social

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Despite seeing it many times I'm often amazed at how clear & vocal a person can become during/after massage & an unprompted #Thankyou is the dusting of gold that can sparkle within or sit as a smile for hours, days, or weeks #empower #enable #dementia #massagefordementia #FridayFeeling

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Watch this space for a new "Nicolle's Reflection" coming soon #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #nicollesreflections

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Wrap your lugoles around the lovely conversation I had with Vanessa Matthews on her Thrive Time show on CHBN Radio on Tuesday We chat about therapeutic touch, where to start & respectful approaches www.mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/th... #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #onair #Cornwall

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I'm loving the connections I'm building over here so far I'm linking with lots of massage therapists which didn't happen over there Also lots more people quietly working on their passions with compassion 🧡 #massage #dementia #compassion #connection

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Refine your therapy skills to offer respectful massages for people with dementia Learn gentle techniques for you & your clients Gain confidence navigating nonverbal & verbal consent & laws protecting vulnerable adults massagefordementia.co.uk/product/5-7-... #massage #dementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #CPD

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