My Relationship with the Nurses in the Cancer Unit
February 27th, 2010
One of the best things I ever did when I entered the hospital as a volunteer is I made immediate contact with the nurses. I felt that since the nurses are the caretakers that are constantly with the children that it would be beneficial for them to know about the EFT technique I would be using, especially since it involved tapping on the face and body and working with a stuffed Teddy bear.
That first day the head nurse got a small group of nurses together and I had the opportunity to share with them what EFT is, how to use it, why it feels good, and best of all tap with them. We had a lot of fun tapping and releasing the stress and tension they felt while going about their duties.
The lovely connection made that day has continued. Those very nurses are the ones that are my best allies. They look for me, ask me to work with certain children who are struggling, tell me when new children arrive, ask me to tap with a child who has a difficult time when an IV is put in, and even ask the attendants to wait before taking a child to surgery so that I can tap with him or her. It has made it so much easier for me to incorporate into the activities in the cancer unit.
As the nurses rotate every so often, I’ve been able to introduce EFT to more and more nurses. On occasion I gather a group of nurses into a room and we tap together. It may be 5-10 minutes but it is enough to release the stress they feel. They can then go about their work refreshed and content. In fact, many find a quiet corner to tap while at work to release their stresses so they can continue to lovingly work with their patients.
I am so appreciative of the nurses who recognize the benefit of the work I’m doing with tapping, not only for the kids and families but also for themselves. I honor them deeply for their dedication to helping these children heal.
