Other services include pastoral conversation, prayer and religious rites, such as the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. A priest, rabbi and other denominational representatives are available upon request. In the midst of the BMT process is not the best time to learn new coping strategies, since your energies will be needed elsewhere, but identifying and enhancing coping resources you already have available can be helpful. Problems with sleep, anxiety, persistent nausea and vomiting, and pain from side effects of the treatment can sometimes be a problem during the BMT process. The BMT psychologist can teach relaxation and imagery techniques to assist in managing these problems.
Family support is available in the form of individual meetings, family meetings or group support.
Twenty years of clinical experience and research reveals that Therapeutic Touch can decrease pain, induce profound relaxation and accelerate wound healing. The above services are available to anyone. In addition, the Fitness Facility, as described below, is open to the public and to patients when it is appropriate for them to participate in such activities.