The body touch has been proven to help people therapeutically, from hugs, holding hands, and massages at spas. In a professional world we must be cautions of what and how we conduct our therapy, done for ethical reasons. But, I research an article on line about hugging was a part of therapy. The author of this book is Kathleen Keating, she wrote a book called Hug Therapy. So, in a control environment hugging is acceptable, and used in a positive way. Research supports the fact that hugging can stimulate some people need emotionally for their well-being (). In my opinion, if a therapist is not comfortable, or even sense that a client cannot receive a positive and reassuring hug, by all means don’t hug in therapy to protect yourself professionally.
