Chapter 3 Flashcards
Massage professionals engage in_____relationships with clients.
therapeutic
Professional standards
educational requirements, scope of practice, state and local regulations, codes of ethics, and standards of practice.
8 major professional bounderies and meanings
Location, interpersonal space, appearance, Self-discolsure, Language, Touch, Time, and money
Location-The theraputic setting to ensure safety and comfort
Interpersonal space- space maintained before and after the massage
appearance- the way one dresses and hygiene
self–discolsure-imited to professional matters to avoid focusing on the practitioner
language-helps create effective boundaries through choice of words and voice intonation
touch-must not be too light or too deep in order to respect the client’s boundaries
time-The predetirmened amount of time the service will take from beginning to end
money- the predetermined amount of money the service will cost
Transference and signs
a client personalized either a negatively or positively a therapeutic relationship by unconsciously projecting characteristics from prior relations onto the practitioner
-The client attemts to become more personal in and outside of the workspace
-Client may pry/become demanding for extra time with practitoner during or after care
-Client offered gifts or favors
-Client purposes sexual relations or friendship
-Client wants to betrae and mistrust the practitoner
countertransference and signs
a practitioner personalized either negatively or positively a therapeutic relationship by unconsciously projecting characteristics from prior relations onto the client
-strong positive or negative emotional feelings tword a client
-Making attempts to impress a client with appearance and more time
-having sexual feelings tword a client
-Expressing boredom or dread with a client
Dual relationships
any situation that combines theraputic relations with second relationship that extends beyond practitoner/client
code of ethics
a set of guiding principles that governs a persons choice of action
conflict management
implementing strategies to limit and manage negative aspects of conflict and to enhance learning and group effectiveness or performance in any setting
boundaries
personal comfort zones that help a person maintain a sense of comfort and safety. They can be professional, personal, physical, emotional, intellectual, and sexual
Different types of permeable relationships and meanings
permeable- loose boundries
Semi- loose boundries with some aspects while others more privete
impermeable- Ridgid boundries
Seek supervision
meeting with a professional or peer group to discuss questonable or uncomfortable situations that can occur during professional interactions
ethical standard practice
Standards that are acceptable and professional behaviors by witch a person or establishment conduct business
Good human relations and meanings
The ability to listen with empathy, tactfully change the subject when necessary, and never betray your clients confidents and trust in the practitioner
Tact: Avoid what is offensive or disturbing and to do what is most considerate for all concerned
Cheerfulness: A good attitude and presenting with a pleasant facial expression
Patience: Ability to be tolerant under stressful or undesirable conditions
Honesty: Answer questions factually and tactful
Intuition: Ability to have insite into peoples feelings
Sense of humor: remaining optimistic, courteous, and in control
Maturity: Being reliable, responsible, self-diciplined, and well- adjusted
Self-esteem: respect tword yourself and your profession
Self-motivation: set positive goals and put forth the energy and effort required to achieve those goals
