The use of touch in therapy : does it promote trust or promiscuity?
Abstract
The use of touch in the psychotherapeutic setting has been a controversial topic throughout the history of Psychology. The author examines the issue of touch from a historical perspective as well as discussing the potential for therapeutic benefit. Nontherapeutic issues are also addressed. Following an overview of current and past research, diagnostic cautions and precautionary measures are offered to aid therapists in avoiding potential mistakes. This author concludes that all therapists should be properly trained in this area and should implement touch only after much consideration and with caution.
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Graduation Date
1993
Semester
Fall
Advisor
McGuire, John M.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Format
Pages
79 p.
Language
English
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0022763
Subjects
Arts and Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic; Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Sciences
STARS Citation
Stocker, Angela M., "The use of touch in therapy : does it promote trust or promiscuity?" (1993). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 3745.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/3745
Accessibility Status
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