Article: A Psycho-Tactile Approach to Trauma

The below is an article I wrote for the IJP - the International Journal of Psychotherapy, a few years ago. Many people have asked me about this article, so I am making it available here. You can download the full article with the link below the image:

GP - IJP article - A PsychoTactile Approach to Trauma.pdf

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Abstract: "In this article, the author reviews some of the very latest neuroscience regarding

the impact of touch on the limbic brain. In particular, he explores the relationship between gentle soothing touch and the role it may now have in dissolving traumatic triggers in the Amygdala. Transactional Analysis theory is used to integrate this exciting new science into psychotherapy, through a case study and the consideration of the role of the Adult Ego State, Script Protocol, Physis and 3rd Degree Impasse in working with trauma."