Pro-Touch Awareness Month theme revealed

Organisers of Pro-Touch Awareness Month, which takes place annually in October, have announced that due to this year's unique circumstances, the 2020 event will focus on how we can touch the lives of others when physical touch is no longer possible.

Organiser of Pro-Touch Awareness Month, Liz Badger, explains:

“We've seen how the heroic efforts of Sir Captain Tom have touched the hearts of the nation and yet so many other acts of day to day kindness and support are happening and are also available on-line. Their impact and ripple effect I believe are equally as valuable.”

She adds:

“We were blown away by last year's efforts – from fundraising, charity events, volunteering and ‘paying it forward' campaigns in communities…so this year will no doubt be equally as inspiring – if not more so! I believe collectively our sector can lead by example and be a wonderful force for good in the world.”

During the month of October, a host of information will be available to share within the massage and touch-therapy communities including combatting loneliness and help for when self-isolating, self-care for mental health, and online help to support clients. Information will be available by the Pro-Touch Awareness Month public Facebook group, as well as the event website. Currently, resources available include over 60 videos, testimonials, articles, podcasts and case studies from all aspects of the touch therapy sector.

Massage therapists interested in contributing content towards Pro-Touch Awareness Month 2020 to inspire other professionals, including blog posts, videos, eBooks or podcasts, can contact Liz by email.