The Importance of Human Touch

Hugs and kisses can sometimes be socially awkward for some less comfortable with human contact, but John points out the connective nature of touch and how for most of us it can not only help form and maintain a secure relationship but also keep us healthy and connected to the wider community.    KEY TAKEAWAYS It is through touch that we can experience the deepest forms of human connection, intimacy and trust.  Physical contact plays a crucial role in our development, social connection, communication, health and well-being. Human touch allows for the communication of a wide range of emotions including support, compassion and empathy without the need for words. Consent is key to receiving any benefit from touch-based communication.   BEST MOMENTS ‘One of the reasons for allowing people to be closer to you is the significance of human touch itself. We saw the fallout of this for some people during the pandemic when we weren’t supposed to get close to anyone.’  ‘The results showed that by having their hand held even by a stranger lowered the stress response significantly in the brain when compared to no one holding their hand at all.’ ‘Incorporate as much as possible into your daily life being aware of respecting cultural and personal norms when it comes to touch and make it a positive and consensual experience.’    VALUABLE RESOURCES Links: www.johnkennycoaching.comThe Bicycle Affect: https://youtu.be/oO7XZGvdWnoRelationship Video course and 1-2-1 coaching: Relationship Ready Online Programme - John Kenny (johnkennycoaching.com)To get in touch - email – [email protected] or book a complimentary call –https://calendly.com/johnkennycoaching/30minIf people want to order a copy of the book then they can just pay postage of £4.95 (RRP £8.99) - www.johnkennycoaching.com/podcast-book-offerWant to be able to address the relationship issues in your life? - Why not book in for a complimentary call and we can discuss how you can get the new started with some new types of relationships - https://calendly.com/johnkennycoaching/30minThe Relationship Guy Podcast - https://omny.fm/shows/the-relationship-guy    CONTACT METHOD Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/johnkennycoaching LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kenny-coaching Insta –  https://www.instagram.com/johnkennycoaching/ Twitter –  https://www.twitter.com/johnkennycoach} YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTj9x6Tlo7lcIJITyx-tgQ Clubhouse - @relationshipguy   ABOUT THE HOST I am John Kenny, Award Winning Relationship Coach.Coaching people to experience healthy loving relationships. Having spent a life choosing unhealthy relationships and self sabotaging my own success, I now coach people to live a life they choose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.