Psychological Defenses and Boundaries in Massage Therapy
E1041 - Massage CE Program - 6 CE Hour(s)
Learn new insights into the psychological factors that influence your work and your client relations. Based on the text The Psychology of the Body, this course explores the ethical issues related to the psychological defenses and body boundaries that profoundly influence people. Learn fresh approaches to recognizing and responding to ethical issues; using therapeutic frames, and confidently collaborating with mental health professionals. The textbook includes numerous case studies and suggestions for applying the concepts through self-directed exercises.
In this course, you will:
- describe ways of identifying or responding to each of the 10 types of client defenses
- identify the essential elements in therapeutic relationships and roles; self-awareness and supervision
- discover the difference between massage therapy and psychotherapy in terms of scope of practice
- review key elements of sexual boundaries; social boundaries and financial boundaries, and identify examples of how each relates to massage therapy or bodywork practice
- identify "therapeutic frame" and recognize how it applies to safe and ethical practice
This course satisfies the NCBTMB ethics continuing education requirement: 2 hours in NCBTMB Standard V: Roles and Boundaries and 4 hours in NCBTMB Standard I: Professionalism.
Earn even more credits with the Psychology of the Body and Ethics Package.
Student Reviews
Very satisfied. This was my first time taking courses from you. I was very pleased in all aspects of this course! Thank you!- Rebecca Maddock, RMT, ALM, LMT - Medfield, MA
Thank you. The book is wonderful. (Wish I'd found it years ago!)- J. Kenyon, LMT, NCTMB
Very useful information.- M. Ard, LMT, NCTMB
Materials
- Text - 365 pages
- Multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
- Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option
Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.
Credits / Tuition
CE Hours: 6
Tuition: $75
Approvals
The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.
Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.
For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.
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