GOOD TOUCH/BAD

TOUCH
How to Tell the Difference

Developed and designed by Mary Jo Sampson, Revised by BISD Elementary Counseling Department
Touches and Feelings

What do they mean?

 FEELINGS
• Sad • Angry

• Happy
• Afraid

• Mischievous • Embarrassed

• Joyful • Surprised

• Nervous
• Ashamed
 Good Touch
• A good touch makes you feel warm,
comfortable, and safe inside.
• A good touch for me is when someone
gives me a hug to say hello.
• What are some good touches for
you?
 Bad Touch
• A bad touch does not feel good. It
may make you feel uneasy or
bothered inside.
• A bad touch for me is when someone
pinches me on purpose.
• What are some bad touches for you?
How many of us like:
High fives?
Hugs?
Kisses?
Rubs on the back?

From family or people

we are comfortable
with?
How about those same kind
of touches from people we
do not know, we do not like,
we do not feel comfortable
with, or we do not trust?
 Good touches give us
good feelings inside:
• Excited
• Happy
• Joyful
• Surprised
 Bad touches give us bad
feelings:
• Sad
• Afraid
• Ashamed
• Embarrassed
• Angry
 Let’s practice!!
Good touch or Bad
touch?
Good touch or Bad
touch?
Good touch or Bad
touch?
Good touch or Bad
touch?
Good touch or Bad
touch?
Good touch or Bad
touch?
 You make the call!!!
• If you get a touch you do not like
which type of touch would this be?
 No one should touch our
private body parts except
to keep us clean or healthy.
No room for secrets.
 Who can you tell if
someone touches you in a
way that makes you
uncomfortable?
• Parents
• Grandparents
• Teacher
• Counselor
• Pastor
• Other trusted adults
 Help!!!
• If the person you tell does not know
how to help you or does not do
anything to help you, what can you
do?
TOUCHING RULES
• There are good touches and bad
touches.
• No one should ever touch
private parts except to keep
them clean or healthy.
• Never agree to keep bad
touches a secret.
• Tell someone you trust and keep
telling until you get help with
the problem.