To Touch Or Not To Touch : Exploring the Myth of Prohibition On Touch In Psychotherapy And Counseling
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Touch is one of the most essential elements of human development, a profound method of communication, a critical component of the health and growth of infants, and a powerful healing force (Bowlby, 1952; Harlow, 1971, 1986). Ample research has demonstrated that tactile stimulation is extremely important for development and maintenance of physiological and psychological regulation in infants, children and adults (Field, 1998, 2003; Montagu, 1971, 1986). Touch has been an essential part of ancient
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