{"id":1187,"date":"2024-12-19T14:58:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T19:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2025-01-14T14:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:26:11","slug":"el-vinculo-entre-el-tacto-y-la-memoria-por-que-abrazar-un-oso-de-peluche-puede-ser-terapeutico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/en\/el-vinculo-entre-el-tacto-y-la-memoria-por-que-abrazar-un-oso-de-peluche-puede-ser-terapeutico\/","title":{"rendered":"The link between touch and memory: why hugging a teddy bear can be therapeutic\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1187\" class=\"elementor elementor-1187\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75cfd14 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"75cfd14\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55f70045\" data-id=\"55f70045\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9407512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9407512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2148026240-768x513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1189\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2148026240-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2148026240-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2148026240-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2148026240-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/recuerdame.com.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2148026240.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198fdb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"198fdb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The sense of touch has a magical connection to our emotions and memories. A simple hug, a handshake or contact with a special object can awaken deep feelings, especially during times of grief. That's why hugging a teddy bear made from a loved one's garment can be a therapeutic and comforting experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Touch as a gateway to emotional memory<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we touch something that has special meaning, our brain activates regions linked to memory and emotions, such as the hippocampus and amygdala. This explains why a familiar fabric or a specific garment can transport us to moments shared with someone who is no longer with us. In fact, studies indicate that touch is a crucial sense in the development of emotional bonds and stress regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fundacionmlc.org\/el-duelo-y-los-objetos-de-vinculacion\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FMLC<\/span><\/a>) (<a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );background-color: #ffffff;font-size: 1rem\" href=\"https:\/\/fundacionmlc.org\/herramientas-duelo-caja-de-recuerdos\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FMLC<\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );font-size: 1rem\" data-contrast=\"auto\">A teddy bear created with a meaningful garment is not just an object, it is an emotional bridge. Through touch, this bear can evoke a sense of closeness and love, helping to process the pain of loss.<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );font-size: 1rem\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The embrace as a source of comfort<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The act of hugging has direct effects on our emotional well-being. Hugging stimulates the release of oxytocin, known as the \"love hormone,\" which reduces stress, anxiety and feelings of loneliness. In bereavement, these benefits can be crucial in finding relief and comfort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we hug a teddy bear made from a loved one's clothing, we replicate the feeling of contact with that person. This not only comforts us, but also gives us a physical tool to channel our emotions in difficult moments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Touch and the creation of new memories<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While grief is fraught with sadness, it is also a time to create new ways to remember and honor those we love. Tangible objects such as a personalized teddy bear allow touch to not only evoke past memories, but also help build an ongoing bond with the loved one. Each time we embrace them, we make them a part of our present.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A small gesture, a big impact<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those facing grief, the simple act of touching and hugging can make all the difference. At <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember me<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We understand the healing power of touch and work to make each teddy bear a symbol of everlasting love. It's not just a keepsake; it's an emotional refuge you can come back to again and again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we face loss, small gestures like hugging a teddy bear can remind us that even though the person is physically gone, their essence and love linger in every touch. 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