Can Therapists Touch Their Clients? w/Erica Berman (S2,E8)

Touch in psychotherapy is definitely a taboo topic so we absolutely have to address the elephant in the room and explore what makes it ethical.

The linage of psychotherapy has a shadow side that includes the abuse of power 

and the violation of patients and clients without recourse. But many therapists, myself included, no longer want this shadow side to prevent us from receiving and sharing the healing benefits of what is such an ancient and fundamental part of our human experience…touch.

Just as touch can be harmful, and has harmed many of us, it can also be extremely healing and reach places words alone cannot.

If you are interested in learning what makes touch in therapy ethical this interview will be illuminating.

Guest:

Erica’s website: https://www.ericaelenaberman.com

Referenced Resources:

US Association of Body Psychotherapy

Book: Ethics of Caring by Kylea Taylor