Table of Contents

PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Physiology of Touch
The Influence of Touch on Socialization
Traditions of Touch within Various Cultures
Traditions of Touch in Psychotherapy
PART TWO: CLINICAL APPLICATION OF TOUCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Power Dynamics that Affect the Use of Touch in Therapy
Functions of Touch in Psychotherapy
The Dynamics of Touch When Applied in Psychotherapy
Guidelines for Using Touch in Psychotherapy
A Continuum of Touch
Specific Techniques and Case Examples Involving the Use of Touch
The Use of Touch in Various Modalities and with Specific Populations
The Use of Bodyworkers as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy
PART THREE: MATERIALS AND TRAINING AIDS
Erotic Issues within the Psychotherapy Relationship
Examining Personal Views on the Use of Touch in Psychotherapy