Cat 1
To be ___ is to avoid what is offensive or disturbing and to do what is most considerate for all concerned.
tactful
Is wanting to share a clients personal information with another individual without a clients consent a appropriate reason for supervision?
No
Boundaries are NOT ___
rigid
Low levels of _____ are evident in people who suffer from depressions.
serotonin and dopamine
Who is responsible for ensuring that the power differential in the therapeutic relationship is not abused?
practitioner
If a client experiences sexual arousal during a massage, _____.
they may feel uncomfortable or fearful
When a client tries to personalize the therapeutic relationship, it is known as ____
Transference
A situation that combines the therapeutic relationship with a secondary relationship that extends beyond the massage practitioner/ client relationship is called ___
a dual relationship
The therapeutic relationship is __
client centered
Professional standards are determined by educational requirements, codes of ethics, and
state and local regulations
The client refers friends to the practitioner, can this be considered a form of transference?
NO
A set of guiding moral principles that governs a person's choice of action is called a ____.
Code of ethics
___ are personal comfort zones that help an individual maintain a sense of comfort and safety.
Boundaries
When a practitioner encounters a client in a social setting, the practitioner should ____.
only engage if client initiates the contact
What are signs of client discomfort?
Grimacing, wincing, withdrawal, tensing up, general disinterest or boredom...ect
What is the best defense against transference and countertransference?
Maintaining healthy professional boundaries
When a practitioner and a client barter either work or services, ___ develops.
Dual relationhip
Thinking excessively about a client between sessions is a sign of ____.
Countertransference
Of the following what is not a effect of the positive touch of massage?
increased norepinephrine levels
increased serotonin levels
lowered cortosol
reduced stress
Increased norepinephrine levels
Which person would be the best mentor for a new practitioner?
a experienced licensed massage therapist
To minimize the power differential during the pre-session interview, the practitioner should____.
position themselves at the same height as the client
Which part of the body is NEVER included in any type of therapeutic massage treatment?
Genitals
Breasts as well if not certified
When a conflict with a client occurs, you should ____
Try to find out why they are unhappy
__ are preliminarily outlined in policy and procedure statements and protect the safety of the client and the therapist.
Professional boundaries
Which person would be the best mentor for a new practitioner?
"what type of massage are you seeking?"