RESOURCES

Where the Rivers Meet the Sea:
Using the Body Mind Spirit Connections in the Management of Lymphedema

NEW SECOND EDITION RELEASED MARCH! 2009

by Sharon Langfield BSc.P.T.
& Janet McFarland BSc.P.T.

To buy this book - click here for an order form.

This book is designed for people with lymphedema to use with their CDT therapist as a way of learning more about lymphedema, expanding their home program and empowering themselves not only in managing the lymphedema but also in creating the satisfying and meaningful life that they want.

Where the Rivers Meet the Sea explains in easily understandable ways:

• Current research in body, mind, spirit connections
• Techniques for using body, mind, spirit connections including visualization, self-massage, breathing, guided imagery and much more
• The structure and function of the lymph vessel system
• Clear diagrams of the lymph vessel system
• Personalized maps of the client’s lymph vessel system
• Balanced exercising with lymphedema
• Finding balance and self-care
• Ways of understanding multi-level work
• Stories of other people who have used these techniques
• Resource list

About the Authors

Sharon Langfield and Janet McFarland are both physiotherapists who have specialized in Combined Decongestive Therapy and the treatment of lymphedema. Together they co-direct the Toronto Lymphocare Centre and the Cookstown Centre for Wellness where they work to create new ways of assessing and treating lymphedema.

Their personal interest in working with the whole person has lead them over the past thirty years to find ways of integrating this approach with traditional techniques. They call this work Integrated Lymph Drainage and teach it to medical professionals, family members and clients in Canada and the US.

Where the Sky Touches the Earth:
A Lymphedema Therapist's Guide to Working with the Whole Person

JUST RELEASED JANUARY 2010

by Sharon Langfield BSc.P.T.,
Janet McFarland BSc.P.T.,
& David Rankine, BFA

To buy this book - click here for an order form.

This new resource from CDT therapists Sharon Langfield and Janet McFarland is beautifully illustrated with 11 original designs by artist David Rankine. Where the Sky Touches the Earth weaves new research in neuroanatomy, biochemistry, quantum physics, positive psychology, and sociology with clinical strategies, client stories and a wholistic model to create a compelling case for the benefits of working with the whole person.

The primary focus of this book for CDT therapists is how to develop and work with the rich resource of the therapist/client relationship in order to co-create healing.

Where the Sky Touches the Earth includes chapters on:

• Neuroplasticity and mirror neurons
• Solution focused approach to client-centred care
• Four levels of healing
• Building a feedback system with awareness
• New models of the therapist/client relationship
• Role of gratitude and generosity in health care
• The importance of touch
• Self care for the therapist
• Clinical applications and client stories
• How psychoneuroimmunology and quantum physics impact lymphedema care
• Interconnected model of lymphedema care
• Relationship between nature and the lymph vessel system

About the Authors

Sharon Langfield and Janet McFarland are both physiotherapists who have specialized in Combined Decongestive Therapy and the treatment of lymphedema. Together they co-direct the Toronto Lymphocare Centre and the Cookstown Centre for Wellness where they work to create new ways of assessing and treating lymphedema.

Their personal interest in working with the whole person has lead them over the past thirty years to find ways of integrating this approach with traditional techniques. They call this work Integrated Lymph Drainage and teach it to medical professionals, family members and clients in Canada.

David Rankine has spent the last 25 years exploring through his art, music and writing the nature of human creativity. He facilitates workshops in Open Space Creativity and also lectures on Sacred Art and Geometry. Recently David's focus has been in exploring how sound and graphic image facilitate access to self and self-expression. David's musical expression is centered on his progressive folk band Dulcimerhead (Arathusa Records). David can be contacted through his websitewww.davidrankineart.com

Where the Sky Touches the Earth Colouring Book

The 12 beautiful illustrations from Where the Sky Touches the Earth and Where the Rivers Meet the Sea are reproduced in a handstitiched 8 1/2 X 11 colouring book. Join the co-creative process by adding colour. $10.00 (use order form for book)

Where the Sky Touches the Earth Note Cards

The 12 illustrations are reproduced on a set of notecards with blank interior. $15.00 (use order form for book).

For reliable information and to order many resources, we would recommend the National Lymphedema Network in Oakland, California.

Websites

National Lymphedema Network
www.lymphnet.org

Alberta Lymphedema Learning Association
www.albertalymphedema.com

BC Lymphedema Association
www.bclymph.org

Lymphovenous Association of Ontario
www.lymphontario.org

Lymphedema Association of Quebec
www.infolympho.ca

Lymphoedema Association of Australia
www.lymphoedema.org.au

British Lymphology Society
www.lymphoedema.org

Information Sheets

• Lymph Vessel System Diagram
• Breathing with Awareness
• Exercising with Lymphedema
• Information for Personal Trainers on Exercising with Lymphedema
• Using Mental Imagery to Manage Lymphedema
• Guided Visualization for the Arm
• Guided Visualization for the Leg
• Finding Balance: Managing Lymphedema Symptoms

Books

Recommended books on lymphedema are:

Burt, J., White, G. & Casley-Smith, J.R. (1999). Lymphedema: A Breast Cancer Patient's Guide to Prevention and Healing. Alameda CA: Hunter House Inc.

Langfield, S. & McFarland, J. (2009). Where the Rivers Meet the Sea: Using the Body Mind Connection to Manage Lymphedema. Cookstown: Cookstown Centre for Wellness. (see ad above)

Swirsky, J. & Nannery, D.S. (1998). Coping with Lymphedema. New York: Avery Publishing Group.