The course on “Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries” will explore the professional role of the massage therapist in the therapeutic relationship.
The field of psychology has always fascinated me – so much so that I have studied it extensively. I’ve found that it has helped me tremendously in my massage therapy practice, classroom and in everyday life / work situations.
Having the ability to “read” different situations and redirect energy is vital in today’s society and in our field.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and how to effectively handle the complex psychology situations that are relevant to the massage therapy field. Topics to be covered include:
Power Differentials
Personal Ethics vs. Professional Ethics
Client / Therapist Relationships
How to Establish and Maintain Professional Boundaries
Various Boundaries; What They Are
Communication; Verbal and Non-Verbal
Trauma and Emotional First Aid in Session
Sexual Boundaries, Sexual Abuse and Statics
Prevention of Sexual Abuse in the Workplace
Dual Relationships
Dynamics of Relationships
Transference / Counter-Transference
Drama Triangle vs. Empowerment Triangle
You can find a printable PDF of the “practice exam” in the next chapter.