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Containment Touch
One hand on head, one on chest — contain yourself sensorily.
Goal
Activate containment feeling via simple physical touch.
Steps
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One hand on top of head.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Containment feeling.
Evidence base
School: Somatic / Polyvagal
Founders: Peter Levine (1997)
Levine.
Keywords
#containment#احتواء#levine#somatic#لمس#touch#لمس بدني#physical-touch#شعور الاحتواء#contained-feeling#يد على الصدر#hand-on-chest#تهدئة بلا كلام#wordless-calm#استرخاء فوري#instant-relaxation#أيدٍ دافئة#warm-hands#احتواء جسدي هادئ#دعم ذاتي باللمس#شعور بالأمان الجسدي#physical-safety-feeling#يد على الرأس ويد على الصدر#hand-on-head-and-chest#احتواء حسّي بسيط
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Containment Touch" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Containment Touch"?
Containment feeling. In the short term: You calm without words.
Is "Containment Touch" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Somatic / Polyvagal (Peter Levine (1997)). Levine.
Is "Containment Touch" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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