LGBTQ, Implicit Bias and Massage, 3 CE

Most of us see it on a daily basis in some form or another. It appears in our social media feeds. We watch it on television, are aware of it in the workplace, and see it in society. Occasionally, we witness it firsthand in social settings, among our friends and families. Sometimes we become targets of it and realize it leaves a painful, unforgettable memory of the moment. Sometimes we are guilty of it ourselves.

What is this phenomenon? It’s discrimination or implicit bias which is rooted in the belief that all individuals fit neatly into predefined categories.

Thoughts and feelings are “implicit” if we are unaware. We have a bias when, instead of being neutral, we have a preference for (or against) a person or a group of people. We use the term “implicit bias” when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes to them without conscious knowledge. Implicit bias is held universally and is not limited by any race, gender or country.

In this course we will explore Implicit Bias, Discrimination and how it impacts us as individuals, the healthcare field and the massage therapy industry. We’ll take a closer look at the LGBTQ community and their history, struggles, strides, triumphs and the impact discrimination has, not only on the LGBTQ community, but to all of us. We’ll provide information and tips on how to make your massage therapy practice more “inclusive” friendly.

The objective of this course is to provide massage therapists different ways to enhance their practice to provide a positive massage experience for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, age, physical appearance, beliefs or personal choices.

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Review The Final Exam Questions Found At The End Of The Course:

Implicit Bias operates automatically, unconsciously and unintentionally, impacting our judgment and behavior. Implicit Bias is also known as Unconscious Bias and ______________:
Implicit Bias can occur in a variety of settings and situations and includes the following:
Racism: This belief usually involves the idea that _______________________ and ____________________
Institutional racism, Structural racism, and Systemic Racism are policies adopted or a system of government established that is associated with or was originated by the adopted policy to:
Racism is twice as likely to affect mental health than physical health and contributes to signs and symptoms associated with depression, stress, emotional distress plus _______________________
Gender/Sex discrimination may be accompanied by other forms of illegal discrimination including age, race and _________________________-
LGBTQ+ people are _____ times more likely than non-LGTBQ+ people to be victims of violent hate crimes.
The FBI has difficulties in tracking and recording hate crime incidents in various states and cities since many law enforcement agencies in these locations:
Group Mentality is also known as:
Day to day situations brings us into contact with a variety of people and different scenarios. One of our primary, natural instincts is to ____________________
Staying current with the latest information regarding the massage therapy field can be accomplished a number of ways including:
Inclusive policies and practices which can be used in your massage office include:
Massage therapy helps to decrease the production of stress hormones such as adrenaline and
The following demographic of LGBTQ individuals are most likely to face challenges with discrimination or unfair treatment in their daily lives and while receiving healthcare

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