Photo by Dustin Humes on Unsplash We received permission to share a response to a woman's question on Quora, after her 20-year old son received a 15 year prison sentence. "I don’t want him to feel depressed and give up. Is there anything I can do for him while he is...
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Prisoners and the Importance of Positive Human Touch by Natalie Korman
Research has shown that physical human touch, particularly positive and supportive touch, is necessary for a healthy emotional state. While many people may be familiar with babies needing to be held and cuddled to develop healthily, humans in general must also receive...