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Scratch Therapy is a body-based therapeutic intervention designed to support relaxation, grounding, and nervous system regulation through gentle, intentional scratching techniques. It is offered within a clinical and ethical framework, with a strong emphasis on consent, safety, and the individual comfort of each client.
Scratch Therapy is always guided by the client’s preferences and comfort level. Prior to beginning, the therapist and client discuss boundaries, pressure, pacing, and approved areas for contact. Clients may remain fully clothed, if they like, and scratching is performed using light, rhythmic movements on agreed-upon areas such as the arms, hands, or shoulders.
The therapist checks in regularly throughout the session to ensure the experience remains supportive and comfortable. Clients may request adjustments or discontinue the intervention at any time. Scratch Therapy can be offered while the client is seated or lying down, depending on what feels most grounding and safe.
Gentle scratching can provide consistent sensory input that helps calm the nervous system and increase body awareness. Many clients report feeling relaxed, soothed, and more present in their bodies following sessions. Scratch Therapy may be especially beneficial for individuals who respond well to tactile input and are seeking non-verbal methods of emotional regulation.
The primary goal of Scratch Therapy is to foster a sense of safety, calm, and regulation within the body while maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries and client autonomy.
Scratch Therapy is a body-based therapeutic intervention designed to support relaxation, grounding, and nervous system regulation through gentle, intentional scratching techniques. It is offered within a clinical and ethical framework, with a strong emphasis on consent, safety, and the individual comfort of each client.
Scratch Therapy is always guided by the client’s preferences and comfort level. Prior to beginning, the therapist and client discuss boundaries, pressure, pacing, and approved areas for contact. Clients may remain fully clothed, if they like, and scratching is performed using light, rhythmic movements on agreed-upon areas such as the arms, hands, or shoulders.
The therapist checks in regularly throughout the session to ensure the experience remains supportive and comfortable. Clients may request adjustments or discontinue the intervention at any time. Scratch Therapy can be offered while the client is seated or lying down, depending on what feels most grounding and safe.
Gentle scratching can provide consistent sensory input that helps calm the nervous system and increase body awareness. Many clients report feeling relaxed, soothed, and more present in their bodies following sessions. Scratch Therapy may be especially beneficial for individuals who respond well to tactile input and are seeking non-verbal methods of emotional regulation.
The primary goal of Scratch Therapy is to foster a sense of safety, calm, and regulation within the body while maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries and client autonomy.