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. Any age, from the smallest baby to the last days of life. Whether it's by a nurse, relative, friend, colleague, teacher or, indeed, a kind stranger. At home, at work, at school, in prison, 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 comforting touch 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.
Your stories will remain anonymous unless you wish to attach your name to them. If you can offer any stories, hit the comment button here.
Many thanks
Arabella
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