A reflection of a Therapeutic Touch experience: case study I.

The purpose of this case study was to explore the experiences of giving and receiving Therapeutic Touch. Attempts were made to capture the subjective qualities of the experience by providing a description of the Therapeutic Touch interaction that took place. The central theme of this study is the process of reflection-in-action. This process is shown to facilitate learning; it is an effective vehicle for expanding and developing the knowledge and skills of Therapeutic Touch. This case study provides valuable qualitative information on a Therapeutic Touch experience. It has been possible to analyse this information in a more critical way through reflective thinking.