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The Ethical Use Of Touch In Psychothera
Hunter, Mic; Struve, Jim
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Description for The Ethical Use Of Touch In Psychothera
Paperback. This text demonstrates that, regardless of a practitioner's theoretical orientation, addressing the basic human need of touch as an adjunct to talk-therapy is intrinsic to the healing process. It encourages readers to explore possible biases and misconceptions related to touch. Num Pages: 319 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 227 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
Is ethical touch an oxymoron? Is the bias against touch in psychotherapy justified? Can the recovery process be complete without healing touch? Mental health professionals are entrusted with the awesome responsibility of providing appropriate treatment for clients in a safe environment that nurtures trust, a necessary ingredient for optimum movement through the therapeutic process. Though treatment approaches vary, most modalities are verbally based and, in theory, exclude physical contact. Fearing that any form of touch would likely lead to sexual feelings or interaction, clinicians tend to shy away from the topic. In The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy, ... Read more
Is ethical touch an oxymoron? Is the bias against touch in psychotherapy justified? Can the recovery process be complete without healing touch? Mental health professionals are entrusted with the awesome responsibility of providing appropriate treatment for clients in a safe environment that nurtures trust, a necessary ingredient for optimum movement through the therapeutic process. Though treatment approaches vary, most modalities are verbally based and, in theory, exclude physical contact. Fearing that any form of touch would likely lead to sexual feelings or interaction, clinicians tend to shy away from the topic. In The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
319
Condition
New
Number of Pages
319
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9780761903611
SKU
V9780761903611
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