ABMP Instructors on the Front Lines Workshops

IFL Topic 4: "Building Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Massage Students"

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Critical and creative thinking skills are essential for
success in the massage profession.

Massage therapists must demonstrate good critical and creative thinking skills in order to assess clients, rule out contraindications, communicate effectively, plan sessions, evaluate client progress, and adapt future massage treatments based on session results. The new Instructors on the Front Lines topic, "Building Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Massage Students," aims to support massage program instructors as they inspire students to develop the thinking tools and habits of thought essential to critical and creative thinking. In this free five-hour workshop you get:

Inspiration!
Methods for teaching students the tools necessary for critical and creative thinking.
Activities to bring critical and creative thinking concepts alive in the classroom.
Strategies for organizing class content to build learner engagement and autonomy.
Practical solutions to common classroom management challenges.
Opportunities to share ideas with peers from other massage schools in a supportive environment.
Lunch provided by ABMP.
Certificate of Completion.
5 continuing education hours approved by the NCBTMB.

Workshop Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Check in and enjoy coffee and conversation with peers
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Morning session
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Working lunch provided by ABMP
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Afternoon session
2:00 p.m.	Presentation of certificates and goodbye