The Educated Heart. Professional Boundaries for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers

The Educated Heart demystifies the important issues of establishing professional relationships in the manual therapies. The author uses humor, compassion, and humanity to present this complicated content in terms that are highly readable and engaging. The book includes real-life examples and practical solutions to dilemmas and sensitive situations that all bodyworkers face in their everyday practice.

A companion website includes downloadable video clips depicting problematic boundary situations commonly experienced by bodyworkers and massage therapists.

Table Of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Educated Heart: The Need for Professional Boundaries
• Chapter 2: Protective Circles: Boundaries and the Professional Relationship
• Chapter 3: Framework: Nuts and Bolts of Boundaries
• Chapter 4: Client-Practitioner Dynamics: Boundaries and the Power Imbalance
• Chapter 5: Ethical Boundaries: From Theory to Practice
• Chapter 6: Boundaries and the Power of Words
• Chapter 7: Sexual Boundaries: Protecting Our Clients
• Chapter 8: Sexual Boundaries: Protecting Ourselves
• Chapter 9: Financial Boundaries: Getting Comfortable With Money
• Chapter 10: Dual Relationships and Boundaries: Wearing Many Hats
• Chapter 11: Help With Boundaries: Support, Consultation, and Supervision

Appendix A: American Massage Therapy Association Code of Ethics

Appendix B: Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Code of Ethics

Appendix C: Related Readings

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