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The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy (And Political Culture)

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The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy (And Political Culture)

Is the bias against touch in psychotherapy justified? Is ethical touch an oxymoron? 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 this book, however, Mic Hunter and Jim Struve skilfully demonstrate that touch - a most basic human need - is intrinsic to

Country	USA
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: SAGE Publications, Inc
EAN	9780761903611
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0761903615
Label	SAGE Publications, Inc
Manufacturer	SAGE Publications, Inc
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	319
PublicationDate	1997-10-08
Publisher	SAGE Publications, Inc
Studio	SAGE Publications, Inc
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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