Commented on a discussion 6/10/2010 at 7:05 pm
I am a Reiki Master and have provided care for an ill parent, so am acutely aware of how essential it is for caregivers to care for themselves as well as for those in their care. For the same reason
...Read MoreI am a Reiki Master and have provided care for an ill parent, so am acutely aware of how essential it is for caregivers to care for themselves as well as for those in their care. For the same reason that adult passengers on planes are instructed to put their oxygen masks on first before placing a mask on their children, caregivers must prioritize self-care in order to be physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually able to provide care for others, especially on a long-term basis. Unfortunately, most caregivers simply do not have the time to undertake multiple approaches to meet their needs on all these levels. As such, Reiki is an ideal healing modality for caregivers because it works simultaneously on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.