In times of hardship or pain, looking at the people we love can be powerful medicine. Parents and caregivers need to be on the receiving end of the loving gaze of family and friends too. Here’s what got me thinking about eye contact: I happened to notice a billboard with a photo
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: Please Look At Me
When I am in any kind of pain, I want people around me to look me in the eye. Here’s what got me thinking about eye contact: a couple of weeks ago, I was sitting in a dermatology clinic chatting with the resident and a young medical student. It was
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