Hug Voucher

Description

Research shows that hugging contributes significantly to healing sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety, and stress.

HUGS:

• Provides a nurturing touch that builds trust and a sense of safety.
• Lays the foundation for open and honest communication.
• Instantly boost oxytocin levels to heal feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger.
• Boosts self-esteem and connects us to our ability to self-love.
• Relaxes muscles and releases tension in the body.
• Soothe aches and relieve pain by increasing circulation into the soft tissues.
• Encourages empathy and understanding.
• Holding a hug for an extended time lifts serotonin levels, elevating mood.

https://www.concorde.edu/blog/can-hug-have-therapeutic-benefits

https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-healing-power-of-hugs