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As
published in Health & Fitness Connection - October
1994 - Volume 2, Issue 10
By
Donna C. Cerio On
the surface, it would seem that time heals all. But in
the case of traumatic touch, healing can be a lifelong
process. Examples of traumatic touch include sexual
abuse such as incest, sibling sexual abuse, and rape;
violence, directed at the individual or witnessed by the
individual; multi-surgical procedures at an early age;
childhood neglect; and/or emotional abuse. Years after
such touch, people may find themselves experiencing
chronic body pain, negative behavioral patterns that
seem impossible to change, a pervasive underlying
sadness, a severely damaged self-concept, low level
constant anxiety, and a fear of intimacy. All
touch leaves a biochemical and cellular as well as an
emotional and energetic imprint on human beings.
Imprints from positive, respectful, loving touch assist
and encourage the natural development and growth of a
child. Traumatic touch causes an injury that leaves an
imprint resulting in interruption and redirection of a
child's natural course of growth and development.
Children are the most susceptible to deep and lasting
imprints because their boundary system is still
developing and not yet sophisticated enough to fully
decipher and act against inappropriate touch. People
healing from early childhood traumatic touch have
specific needs when being touched, and when these needs
are met, body work can be very beneficial to their
healing process. When
awareness and sensitivity toward a person's boundary
system and protective field is combined with bodywork
techniques, a profound support system is put in place
that can help lift negative imprints and replace them
with positive experiences of touch. I have developed a
framework that ensures and conveys safety and respect
that I call Intentional Touch™. Intentional Touch™
techniques, applied through specific bodywork modalities
such as Massage, Acupressure, or Chiropractic, have
assisted and supported people in making significant
progress along their healing journeys. |
