{"product_id":"more-than-a-touch-sasha-simakovsky-9798294928827","title":"More Than A Touch: Rediscover the Healing Power of Handholding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than a Touch: Rediscover the Healing Power of Handholding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore we learned how to speak, we learned how to touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolding hands can calm the nervous system, communicate safety, and restore a sense of connection when words fall short. Yet in adulthood, this instinctive form of regulation and bonding is often overlooked or undervalued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore Than a Touch: Rediscover the Healing Power of Handholding\u003c\/em\u003e is a reflective, research-informed exploration of why holding hands still matters - emotionally, physically, and neurologically - in an increasingly disconnected world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple clasp of hands can do what words cannot: it soothes, strengthens, and restores. This book explores the undeniable impact of holding hands, revealing its ability to reduce stress, deepen intimacy, and support emotional well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you'll discover how holding hands can: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoothe anxiety and relieve stress\u003c\/strong\u003e - Understand how intentional touch helps regulate the nervous system and lower cortisol levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrengthen relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e - Build unspoken trust, emotional security, and deeper connection with loved ones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEase physical and emotional pain\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn how touch activates the brain's natural pain-relief mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepen intimacy and bonding\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rediscover the silent language of closeness and reassurance in romantic relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhance emotional well-being\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore why human touch is essential for happiness, self-regulation, and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge gaps in a digital world\u003c\/strong\u003e - Address loneliness and restore authentic human connection in an age of screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith guided exercises woven throughout, the book also offers gentle, practical ways to incorporate more intentional handholding into everyday life - with partners, family members, and loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough personal stories, cultural insight, and accessible science, \u003cem\u003eMore Than a Touch\u003c\/em\u003e reintroduces the life-changing power of handholding, reminding us that healing, comfort, and connection are often already within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sasha Simakovsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798294928827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Sasha Simakovsky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447010210047,"sku":"9798294928827","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e7b549c-f262-4b56-975e-52b1eb90d8a7.jpg?v=1777228232","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/more-than-a-touch-sasha-simakovsky-9798294928827","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}