When we consider our communication, it's easy to see that we don't think much about how our assumptions and our culture influence the stories that take shape in our minds or how we hear things shared with us.
A frequent complaint from therapists who work as employees is that their employer is not supportive when it comes to maintaining ethical boundaries.
Boundaries—defining them, communicating them, and guarding them—can be tricky. All humans have a right to choose their boundaries. Sometimes this is easier said than done.
Part two in this series from Ben Benjamin explores ways to communicate with clients and how to avoid violating client boundaries.
As massage therapists and bodyworkers, it's time to advocate for being more than people who rub.
Those of us who are massage therapists get something we need out of our work . . . human connection and touch. But we can't do our best at helping others when we're not taking care of ourselves.
As massage therapists, we have chosen to be a particular kind of human. The kind who puts the safety and health of the people we serve ahead of our own preferences and politics.
What do you do when a client acts inappropriately? Do you ignore it, throw them out of the office, and/or blast it on social media?
