continuing explorations
2010 Therapeutic Touch Invitation 
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This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (CEARP-#8970, expiration June 30, 2010) For information, contact Kathy Wilmering, MSW PMHNP BC 1900 N Northlake Way, Ste 127 Seattle WA 98103-9051 USA (206) 632-9522
June 20–26 (Sunday dinner – Saturday breakfast)
Online Registration for June workshops is closed as of May 1st . After May 1st, contact Julie Benkofsky-Webb directly at 808-325-6251 for possible late registrations, or contact Julie at ttinfo@indralaya.com.
This program is for persons in the health field and other committed TT therapists who are treating people regularly and are prepared to go into greater depth regarding techniques, theory, and the exploration of healing dynamics, including the role of the Inner Self. We also welcome applications from serious intermediate-level students who have completed at least one intermediate-level workshop and have been practicing regularly for at least two years. You are encouraged to bring your questions and to share your clinical experience.
Qualified therapists will facilitate small-group clinical sessions followed by group discussion. The afternoon program includes presentations by participants. This varied format gives participants the opportunity to meet and work with other experienced TT therapists and a large variety of patients. This sharing of ideas with knowledgeable peers is a major part of what makes the program a rich experience. Individuals may also apply to attend the workshop as patients/healees.
Sally Blumenthal-McGannon, RN, MFT. Sally’s TT journey began in 1976 with Dee Krieger. The next year she began a relationship with Dora Kunz that continued until Dora’s death in 1999. A psychotherapist in Santa Cruz, California, Sally works with HIV, cancer support, and grief and loss, and she teaches TT theory to grad students in psychology. Sally has been coming to Indralaya for 30 years.
Cathy Fanslow-Brunjes, RN, MA, QTTT, has been involved with Therapeutic Touch since the days of its creation when she was a graduate student of Dolores Krieger’s at New York University. Cathy has worked in the fields of hospice and bereavement for over thirty-five years. She is the originator of the “Hand-Heart Connection,” a TT technique that she has taught all over the world and the author of Using the Power of Hope to Cope with Dying: The Four Stages of Hope. Involved with Indralaya TT programs since moving to the West Coast in 1996, Cathy has participated as group leader, presenter, Mentor, patient facilitator, and as patient
Susan Wager, MD, learned Therapeutic Touch in 1982, as an Internal Medicine resident at New York University Medical Center. A teacher of TT since 1985, Dr. Wager studied for many years with Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger. She currently maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Seattle, working with patients who have medical illenss, and also teaches an Introduction to Clinical Medicine course at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Wager is the co-coordinator of a TT healing group that meets twice monthly at the Theosophical Society. Her special interests are in counseling and Therapeutic Touch for patients with serious medical illness, and for the dying.
Julie Benkofsky-Webb, BS, LMT, QTTT, Mentorship Coordinator, Continuing Explorations Co-Coordinator, has been teaching Therapeutic Touch since 1991. she is a former editor of the NH-PAI newsletter, The Cooperative Connection. Teaching TT has been one of the highlights of her life. She maintains a private massage practice in Hawaii.
Cordy Anderson, RN, BSN, QTTT, Continuing Explorations Co-Coordinator, has been practicing TT since 1984 and teaching since 1991. She is the current chair of the Northwest Therapeutic Touch Institute, dedicated to TT education and support. A nurse manager in Eugene, Ore., Cordy also has a private TT practice. Her joy is to teach and mentor others on this journey.