Blackfoot Forest A Strong Mind, But Weak Heart

Liri had scooted closer to Samuel, her fur slightly bristled against his. She was warm to his chilled body, he happily accepted the contact. Soon after, she put some weight on her shoulder against his, almost as if she was using him as support.

Her reply was that this kind of contact was her comfort level, and she would probably not want to move past it for the time being. The boy nodded his head and turned towards Liri with a soft smile.

"If this is your comfort, then we will work from this, however the first step in your therapy is to go slow. Every day, I want you to come see me and just do this for a few seconds, or a minute or two. It will build up your immunity to the fear of being touched."

This excessive with Liri would get her used to the feeling of being touched, and it would be very gentle with her. Samuel wouldn't push her far, but every so often he would raise the bar and continue with raising her courage about touch.