Participant Experiences of Therapeutic Touch in Psilocybin‐Assisted Therapy
Therapeutic touch may support emotional safety and affect regulation during acute psychedelic states. Findings highlight the importance of explicit preparation, consent, and attunement when incorporating touch into psychedelic therapy. Further research should inform therapist training, individualized consent frameworks, and safety protocols to guide ethical and effective use in clinical practice.
Authors
- Paul Liknaitzky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5690-2263)
- Adrian Carter
- John Gardner
- Rachel Ham
Institutions
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.71262
- Primary Topic
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Usona Institute
- Monash University