“I’m here.”

The I’M HERE MOVEMENT is a 501-(C)3 non for profit which is changing the culture of care through the use of two little words. It is a global effort to help health care professionals embrace the power they have to comfort patients by simply being present.

Patients are vulnerable, scared, worried and sicker than ever. Sometimes, the only thing (and the best thing) a health care pro can do is simply reassure the patient with the words “I’m here,” telling the patient that he or she is not alone.

With the Jennifer story, “I’M HERE: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care” book and the I’M HERE wristbands, the goal of the I’M HERE MOVEMENT is to give health care pros this constant reminder of how important those words and presence are for patients and families.

“I’m Here” has opened the heart and mind of nurses and health professionals around the world.

Marcus’ tender message of ‘human touch’ altered his dramatic and traumatic journey. This book continues to awaken us to the profound significance of simple compassionate basic acts of human presence and loving kindness as a foundation for healing – what we often miss or dismiss in our busy life practices.

This work is a wonderful teacher and lesson of the importance of caring moments, the human voice, and touch as turning points – alleviating suffering.

Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN -BC, FAAN,
Founder/Director Watson Caring Science Institute