Psychedelic Medicine: Getting in Touch with Touch

Written By Luke R. Allen, PhD

New Publication Exploring the Role of Touch in MDMA-Assisted Therapy

I’m pleased to share a recent paper, 'Getting In Touch with Touch: The Importance of Studying Touch in MDMA-Assisted Therapy and the Development of a New Self-Report Measure.' This paper sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of touch in MDMA-assisted therapy. We introduce the Touch Outcomes Measurement Inventory (TOMI), designed to evaluate client experiences of touch in therapy sessions. Our research contributes to a better understanding of the nuances of therapeutic touch, particularly as MDMA-assisted therapy moves closer to regulatory consideration. We hope our findings will be a valuable addition to the ongoing conversation about the best practices in psychotherapy.

Journal version.
Pre-print version.

Luke R. Allen, PhD

Dr. Luke Allen is a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Nevada in full-time telehealth private practice. He has Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) in 33+ states granted by the PSYPACT commission. He specializes in gender care, LGBTQ+ health, anxiety, depression, & body-focused repetitive behaviors.

https://www.LukeAllenPhD.com
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