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I have struggled with this issue of "if touch" "how much touch" "what kind of touch." I still haven't decided what I think are good guidelines although I have some guidelines.
I think if there is touch, then that needs to be discussed as to what it means, and what feelings are triggered. Perhaps not immediately, but soon.
I think some touch is okay, but I'm not sure on when and where and how and why.
I think lacking the ability to see body language would make more touch more acceptable.
I think the concern about becoming dependent on touch is a reasonable concern, but I don't think the answer is necessarily to never touch. I think the answer is to talk about it.
I htink a lot of professionals have a no touch rule to protect themselves, not to serve their client. On the other hand, if they can't handle it, I'm not sure how they can do it.
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