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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Humanistic Psychology

Background:

  • Touch is a sensitive aspect of experiential therapy.
  • Virginia Satir's Human Validation Process Model (HVPM) offers a framework for therapeutic interaction.
  • Understanding the role of touch within specific therapeutic models is crucial for effective practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role and application of touch within Virginia Satir's Human Validation Process Model (HVPM).
  • To gather insights from experienced practitioners on the use of touch in this specific therapeutic approach.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological inquiry was employed.
  • Qualitative data was collected through interviews with 15 participants using the HVPM.
  • Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data.

Main Results:

  • Five key themes emerged: establishing congruent connection, orchestrating touch, handle with care, self of the experiential therapist, and evolving contemporary considerations.
  • The study provides best-practice considerations and examples for incorporating touch into experiential therapy.
  • Participant quotes illustrate the nuances of using touch within the HVPM.

Conclusions:

  • The findings offer valuable guidance for therapists on the safe and consensual use of touch.
  • Incorporating touch thoughtfully can enhance healing within experiential therapy.
  • This research contributes to the understanding of touch in humanistic and experiential therapeutic modalities.