Chpt 3 Professional Ethics For Massage Practitioners

Question 1

Part of the body that is never touched in massage

Answer 1

The genitals

Question 2

What do you do if you encounter a client in a social setting

Answer 2

Only chat if they initiate contact, and don’t introduce yourself to their friends as their therapist, only they can do that

Question 3

Results of positive touch

Answer 3

Reduces stress, lowest cortisol in the blood, increases serotonin and dopamine

Question 4

Spontaneous erection can cause a client to become

Answer 4

Uncomfortable and even fearful

Question 5

Reasons for supervision during massage

Answer 5

Burnout or exhaustion

Question 6

Avoiding what is offensive or disturbing and doing what is considerate for all is called being

Answer 6

Tactful

Question 7

When the practitioner personalizes the therapeutic relationship and may be developing feelings for client.

Answer 7

Countertransference

Question 8

Sign of countertransference

Answer 8

Thinking excessively of client between appointments

Question 9

Best defense for countertransference

Answer 9

State and uphold professional boundaries

Question 11

Seeking council with peer groups or a professional to discuss question mark able or uncomfortable situations is called

Answer 11

Supervision

Question 12

When a client personalizes a therapeutic relationship either positively or negatively

Answer 12

Transference

Question 13

When client expresses attraction

Answer 13

State and uphold professional boundaries

Question 14

Examples of transference include

Answer 14

Excessive gifts, invited to social events, want involvement with practitioner