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Stress Reduction Through Bodywork

E1048 - Massage CE Program - 4 CE Hour(s)

Stress Reduction Through Bodywork Enroll Now

Stress is part of life. All biological organisms, including people, require some stress in order to maintain well-being. However, long-term or chronic stress is particularly damaging if not interrupted with periods of rest, relaxation and nurturance. Improve your ability to communicate how your practice of massage or bodywork helps your clients' stress relief through this home study course.

In this course, you'll discover:

  • what happens in the body/mind during sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activation
  • therapeutic actions likely to activate the sympathetic nervous system and actions likely to activate the parasympathetic nervous system
  • common defense mechanisms
  • appropriate therapeutic actions in relation to probable indications and contraindications for common mental/emotional illnesses
  • reasons why body-centered therapies are contraindicated for people who are intoxicated
  • appropriate ways to respond to clients who dissociate and clients who become emotionally upset
  • how prevalent sexual abuse is in the U.S., and three possible stages in the recovery process
  • therapeutic actions that massage therapists and bodyworkers can provide to help their clients' stress levels
  • recent research findings that support the benefits of massage and bodywork for stress relief

Student Reviews

This course delves deep, creating an awareness that is generally overlooked or ignored

- Helen Willis-Waltrup, Manchester NH

Very good review of how people deal with stress (appropriate & inappropriate) personally thought provoking.

- Elsie Lintz, CMT

Keen observation and excellent body/mind assessment is the therapists biggest challenge for the therapists who need to develop in this area, this course will aid in building people skill and confidence.

- Dorris Williams

I found the therapeutic actions really helpful.

- Deborah Nugnes NCTMB

This was an excellent course on dealing with my clients emotional needs.

- Debbie Kuhn, CMT Thurmont, Maryland

The information was interesting and applied directly to my massage bodywork.

- J. Distrola, LMT

I appreciated this course and learned a lot of things I can implement in my personal life as well as in my work with clients. I was intrigued by the research noted in regards to massage's effect on stress levels.

- Crystal C. Guengerich, RN, CMT, Baltimore, MD

I enjoyed this course and it is applicable to the general public.

- Christina Ward

Good review of issues that may affect a bodyworker and client.

- Chet Crowley, NCTMB, LMT

Great information, especially the information on therapeutic actions.

- Carol Skolnik, CMT; BodyWise; Silver Spring, MD

A good course to give a more in-depth look about stress and mental/emotional illnesses.

- Ayesha Maginley, LMT, Sandy Springs, GA

This course was very informative, as it gave definitions fro various mental health concerns in easily understandable terms. It also gave the appropriate techniques to use or not to use for each situation. These are helpful guidelines.

- Atricia McCary, Therapeutic Massage, Lincoln, VT

This is an awesome course and easy to understand, thank you!

- Jennifer Magnusson - LMT, Waddell, AZ

It was easy to read and very interesting. It will be a good addition to my practice to know more about how to handle clients with disorders.

- Jennifer Peterson, HHP, San Diego, CA

This course is a well researched summation of stress and the effects of stress that one might meet with in a bodywork practice. Raises awareness and therefore helps to build confidence and professionalism.

- Kathleen Bowman

Very informative; info I can actually use in practice.

- Kelly Morgan,LMT Myrtle Beach,SC

Very good course, well organized, and very useful information.

- Linda Wozniak Vital Signs Massage & Bodywork

Interesting course, very worthwhile.

- Margo McIntyre Boylan - Louisville, KY

Very informative information I can use in my practice. I enjoyed taking this course so much that a I use the pamphlet regularly to brush up on different topics. I was so pleased with what I learned that I have referred other therapist to take the course.

- Marjorie Johnson

This course was well written and appropriately detailed. It was very useful and enjoyable.

- Megan Riggleman, CMT, Massage Envy, Springfield, Va

Great review for everyone!

- Michael Wilson, CMT

Excellent review!

- Miriam Tucker

Lots of information in an easy to follow format.

- Nona Fries, NCTMB, Angels Camp,CA

Great information to know in working with different people everyday.

- Racyne Simpson, LMT Bullhead City, AZ

I found the section on Clients with Mental Illness very interesting. It gave me a new insight, because I primarily deal with physical problems in the medical office I work in.

- Rosemary Heermance, NCTMB, Pacific Oasis Medi-Spa, Lancaster, CA

This course really explained how to deal with mental/emotional illness when it comes to massage. I really enjoyed the course, gave great information.

- Sharon Smith, LMT (Hands on Health)

Every therapist will encounter one or more of these type disorders during his/her practice.

- Sheila Cecil, LMT Burlington, KY

I've enjoyed this course and I learned a lot!

- Tabitha Patterson, Massage Therapist, Murrells Inlet, SC

The material was very well written.

- Tammy Goodroe, Massage Therapist, Virgina Beqach, VA

The course is very easy to understand and it helps put you in a possible situation to prepare you.

- Tracie Sanders RMP

I loved this course!!!! it really was very interesting, positive and helpful in many ways!

- Traci M.Jennings Massage Las Vegas, Nevada

I found this course to be extremely helpful in dealing not only with clients but with family. Thank You! I now feel much more equipped to relate to what others are going through.

- Vickie Byers, NCTMB

The course was very enlightening and was well worth the price.

- Victoria J. Pendley, LMT, NMT Fayette, AL

This course provided vital information on mental and emotional illnesses as well as the effect of stress on the body/mind.

- W. Scott Pollard, LMT Rockville, MD

Very informative in a concise easily understandable text.

- Yvonne I. Messemer LMT, NCTMB

Materials

  • Manual - 31 pages
  • Multiple choice test - if you prefer to complete this program online please select the "online materials + online test" option above
  • 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: 4

Tuition: $48

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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Materials:
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Test:
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Contents: Online manual; plus online multiple-choice test
$48
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Materials:
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Test:
Shipped to you

Contents: Manual and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you.
$48
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