Developmental Touch Therapy, developed by Viola Brody, is a therapeutic approach designed to support the emotional and physical development of infants and young children. This approach is based on the transformative effect of touch on child development.

In Brody’s model, touch is not only a physical act but also a fundamental form of communication that fosters trust, attachment, and emotional healing. The aim of the therapy is to help children establish a secure emotional foundation and develop healthy relationships.

Skin contact increases the child’s bodily awareness and helps them form emotional bonds. This type of touch facilitates the child’s ability to establish trust with their environment.

Viola Brody emphasizes the importance of physical closeness with the child. Holding, hugging, caressing, and being emotionally present make the child feel valued and safe.

Developmental Touch allows the child to express their needs and boundaries through physical contact. This approach supports the child in recognizing both their body and emotions.