I didn't mean "touchy" literally. Just the overly supportive, endlessly affirming the patient's "feelings" type, who often let patients (not just anorexics) avoid confronting unpleasant facts for as long as they want. I don't believe that an anorexic patient benefits by having an "understanding" therapist who listens/responds supportively to endless rambling by the patient about her feelings, self-image, yadda, yadda, and never stops the patient, saying "Hey, that makes no sense, here are the facts, you need to stop thinking that nonsense".
I AGREE.
But I did want to make the point about touch anyway.
THX MUCH.