Creating and Maintaining Healthy
Client-Therapist Relationships

Ethics and Professionalism go hand-in-hand. Massage Mastery Institute believes that professional ethical situations are best address in a group discussion with experienced mentorship. We will be offering one in-person ethics course each month. 

Course date:
Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Time:
1pm - 5pm

Location:
NJ School of Massage
216 Main Street, Toms River

Overview:
This course will enable LMTs to obtain the essential skills required to address and balance the professional power differential that can exits in the client-therapist relationship. Through sample case-studies and shared real-life experiences, learners will develop the competencies needed to effectively manage transference and countertransference. We'll delve deeper into the realm of professional practice by enhancing understanding of the intricate dynamics at play within the power imbalance that often characterizes the therapeutic alliance. By acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills, one can navigate the delicate transfer of thoughts and emotions between client and therapist with precision and empathy. The heightened awareness will enable LMTs to engage in a reciprocal exchange of insights, fostering a more profound connection and promoting better healing for the client. Course focus will also include exploring the multifaceted aspects of dual relationships. We will uncover the challenges they present as well as the potential benefits they can offer in the therapeutic journey. Embrace the opportunity to examine and understand these nuances. Equipping yourself with the tools to effectively navigate the complexities that arise in in the client-therapist relationship ultimately enhances the quality of care you provide to your clients.

Learning Objectives:

• Become familiar with the dynamics of the power differential in a therapeutic relationship
• Understand how to manage the transference of thoughts and feelings from the client to the therapist and the countertransference from the therapist to the client
• Become familiar with both problematic and successful dual relationships
• Practice using learned skills in real-life scenarios

Future Dates:
TBD


MMI's NCBTMB Approved
Provider Number: 1001116

Creating and Maintaining
Healthy Client-Therapist
Relationships NCBTMB Course ID: CE401066