At the end of life, morphine becomes an important method for pain control. As a death doula, a non-medical practitioner, my training included alternative methods for pain control and anxiety relief. The techniques can be practiced in between medication doses or in addition to them when pain or agitation or anxiety rises. One can use these methods at any point in their life span as well. With the holidays upon us, our stress levels may be rising. Take a listen and learn a new stress management technique.

Here are some links to get you started:

https://www.reiki.org/faqs/what-reiki

noun: a form of alternative therapy that involves listening to and feeling the vibrations produced by instruments such as gongs or chimes.

https://www.calm.com/blog/5-4-3-2-1-a-simple-exercise-to-calm-the-mind

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