My T and I hug after every session. For me, it's reassurance that everything is still okay btwn us. It shows trust and safety.

As far as healing moments, there's been 2 with my T.
1. Right before Christmas last year, my T had a family emergency and had to cancel our appt. Because of this, she said she would call and check in on Dec. 26th. She never called. I had a complete breakdown. She convinced to come in for an earlier appt. when she got back from vacation. I had lost all trust in her and she knew it. So when she came to the waiting room to take me back to her office, instead of saying anything to me, she walked up to me and hugged me. I went to let go thinking it was a normal quick type hug, but she didn't let go. And in that moment, I was able to relax and just feel the comfort of being in her arms. It meant so much to me. (It still took me another month till I regained full trust again.)

2. I disclosed to her in an email all my past traumas. Stupidly, I did this the night after my session with her, so I had to suffer a whole week on my own. The night before session, I was physically sick from the anxiety (constantly throwing up). I emailed her that I didn't think I could come in...it was just too much for me. She replied and asked me to please come in. I did. I couldn't even look at her when I first went into the office. She shut off the lights, and sat next to me on the couch (she never sits next to me). The whole session she stayed next to me. She rubbed my arm constantly. For me, I needed it. I didn't ask, but she knew. That touch allowed me to know that she accepted me and I was safe. It allowed me to know that she wasn't disgusted with me even though I was disgusted with myself.

I truly believe touch can be healing: for the right person at the right time.