Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm doing a little study on touch at its most basic, inexpert (aka natural) and simple. I'd be really grateful for any stories that group members could tell me about their own experiences or anything they've witnessed over the years. What I'm looking at is the effects - physical, mental, emotional - of touch to hands, face or feet of those who are ill, distressed, depressed, dying, lonely or frightened. Whether it's by a nurse, relative, friend or, indeed, a kind stranger. At home, in hospital - anywhere Anything from simply holding someone's hand to a more deliberate comforting or healing touch on head, face or feet. But it's not about expert touch with specific techniques - just the kind of thing that any kind person might offer. The purpose of the study is (I hope) to show that any kindly-intentioned touch is good (although expert touch may be better) for both receivers of touch and givers. But if you have negative stories to relate please let me know about those too. I've been on the Bodymind group for years, but have been woefully quiet for a long time; your stories won't be repeated anywhere except with your express permission. Please either reply here or, if you prefer, go to the blog at http://touchstories.blogspot.com/ Many thanks Arabella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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