The sense of touch is one of the richest channels through which we humans connect with our world and with other people.  It’s what underlies so-called “haptic” (or touch-based) communication.  Beyond conveying a wealth of information, touch is also a powerful vehicle for validating and providing support between people.

In this episode, we’ll explore the nature of touch, to understand why it plays such a central role in our lives as embodied creatures.  We’ll also delineate several rather different kinds of touch, which are differentiated by the function or purpose that each serves.

Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based in the Portland, OR area. He holds a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS), as well as a Professional Sex Coach certification from Sex Coach U. Dr. Claude is passionate about promoting and supporting deep human connection. He develops and delivers workshops and other events regarding that topic, as well as being available for individual and couples intimacy coaching. He can be contacted at claude@twoopendoors.com.

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