One of my therapists sits by me and she huged me once. She asks and I give her permission. i am also learning that touch can be safe, and I think that with out this part of therapy I wouldnt be doing as well as I am. Sometimes she sits by me and I close my eyes and practice not flinching when she moves. I can close my eyes when she sits by me now. One time I asked her to put her hand on my arm, because at the dentist the hygenist did this and it helped me stay grounded. She has offered to hold my hand. Its so healing and and I am healing so much faster. I can handle people standing close to me at the store or whatever, I think that there is a big difference betwen human comforting contact with client permission and innapropriate touching or kissing. I think of this therapist now and I feel comfort and thats huge for me.