At first glance, gentleness and kindness appear almost interchangeable—two forms of care wrapped in compassion. But look a little deeper, and you’ll find they are more like sister and brother than...
Read moreThe art of conversation lies in Listening’ Malcom Forbes Listening is in itself such a simple act. We don’t have to advise, or coach or sound wise (what a relief). We just have to...
Read moreHumans are natural story tellers. Stories help us make sense of our world, and we need to be able to tell them. However, in our ever-noisier online world, actually finding someone to hear our st...
Read morePart of the ethos of A Touch of Gentleness is that the hand massages are offered for free. Understandably some people have questioned this commenting that society tends ‘not to value things that...
Read moreVolunteering is often thought of as a selfless act, and while it is true that volunteers typically give their time and energy without expecting anything in return, research shows that volunteering act...
Read moreOur hands are an extension of our hearts. And they are truly amazing. As you read this, I invite you to take a moment to look at your hand and consider that the hand you are looking at con...
Read moreHaving offered gentle touch to people of all ages, from preterm babies to the elderly, in many different settings, I remain constantly amazed and in awe of the effect that pure, simple, gentle touch c...
Read moreNB. A Touch of Gentleness does not visit individual homes and always works in visiblity of others.