What are your personal thoughts and observations on the appropriateness of touch in the therapeutic relationship?

Consider the codes of ethics and applicable restrictions on romantic relationships. How do you distinguish appropriate touch from inappropriate touch?

How can these 2 concepts be interrelated and potentially risky?

While some professionals consider touch one type of nonverbal communication that can have therapeutic value, it is also widely believed that touch in therapy can be too easily abused and that any value may be outweighed by the risk of harm to people in treatment.