Research Symposium
24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 3, 2024
Aum Bhogade He/Him Poster Session 3: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm/54
BIO
Pre-Med freshman majoring in Clinical Professions. Originally from Temple Terrace, Florida. Interested in any research involving human sciences, biology, and anatomy.
Use of Touch In Therapy
Authors: Aum Bhogade, Carson OutlerStudent Major: Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions
Mentor: Carson Outler
Mentor's Department: Health and Human Sciences Mentor's College: Human Development and Family Science Co-Presenters: Brooke Berger
Abstract
Using touch in therapy is a nuanced and important topic that is especially relevant for experiential therapists. The present study aimed to explore the role and use of touch in Virginia Satir's Human Validation Process Model. Using qualitative data from expert interviews, the researchers offer best-practice considerations and examples of if and how touch can be incorporated into experiential therapy.
Keywords: Human Development, Family Sciences, Human Sciences, Health